Sky Sports Journalist: Manchester United may now move to sign new “high-quality” player to replace Raphael Varane in January – report

Sports Journalist for Sky: According to reports, Manchester United may now seek to replace Raphael Varane in January with a “high-quality” replacement.Officials at Manchester United are rumored to be considering separate acquisitions of two players in preparation for January, when manager Erik ten Hag is expected to make his move.Manchester United’s inconsistency…

Ten Hag has presided over United, who are currently seventh in the Premier League standings with 24 points from 14 matches played in the English top-flight, the result of an inconsistent campaign that has affected every aspect of the club.A fairly accurate reflection of the Red Devils’ efforts this season is eight victories and six defeats, with a recurring pattern of defeating opponents of marginally inferior quality while struggling to vanquish teams in the table above them.Five matches into the Champions League, one victory, one draw, and three defeats have placed Ten Hag’s squad in critical peril of being eliminated in the group stage. Despite being only one point behind Copenhagen and Galatasaray in Group A, Manchester United will likely require a draw from both teams on matchday six in order to synchronize their victory at Old Trafford with that of Bayern Munich.Notwithstanding intermittent periods of promise throughout this season, it is evident that their team is not living up to the club’s international standing. Significant improvements are required both in the playing staff and in the backroom environment before the Red Devils can be regarded on par with Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool in terms of performance.

To maintain a realistic chance of finishing in the top four, Manchester United will need to perform roster surgery, and new reports indicate that manager Daniel Ten Hag is considering a double swoop to strengthen his squad.

With interest, Jean-Clair Todibo and Antonio Silva observed…

Lovely defender Jean-Clair Todibo “remains a candidate” for a transfer to Manchester United this winter, per Sky Sports Germany correspondent Florian Plettenberg. Similarly, the Red Devils are considering Benfica star Antonio Silva, with a possible summer transfer for the Portugal international, according to the following on social media platform X.Obviously, the recurrence of a metatarsal injury suffered by Lisandro Martinez this season has left his manager with no central defense options. Due to Raphael Varane’s absence, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have become Ten Hag’s preferred pairing at forward, with Luke Shaw serving as a substitute when necessary.

Previously described as “high-quality” by talent evaluator Jacek Kulig, Todibo has appeared in 12 games for Ligue 1 club Nice this season across all competitions, contributing one assist. (Transfermarkt statistics on Twitter)

Conversely, upon focusing on Silva’s primary characteristics, it becomes evident that he is an exceptionally proficient defender who manipulates the ball. Silva (WhoScored) has compiled a pass success rate of 93.8% in 2023/24 for Liga Portugal. Additionally, he has demonstrated his dominance by winning approximately two aerial duels per match in the Portuguese top division.

It is not implausible that the two could eventually reunite at Old Trafford; however, they are both likely to demand substantial fees, so we shall remain vigilant in that regard.The “Good News” is that Manchester United may now pursue the January acquisition of a “high-quality” player to replace Raphael Varane.