Man United created a list of 4 ‘Potential’ names to replace Harry Maguire, including his heir

Benjamin Pavard of Bayern Munich is supposedly a player who Manchester United is interested in signing as a replacement for Harry Maguire.

Following the completion of the £30 million transaction between United and West Ham on Wednesday, Maguire’s time at Old Trafford is likely to come to an end.

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According to the Mail Online, Pavard is one of four players on the list to replace the England defender.

Since the beginning of the previous season’s winter transfer window, United has been considering the versatile defender.

And while the World Cup winner has one year left on his current contract, United may be able to sign him to a reasonable contract because he is rumored to be “keen” on departing.

According to sources, the Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, Edmond Tapsoba, and Jean-Clair Todibo are the other candidates listed in Ten Hag’s notebook.

The contract of Tapsoba, which is due to expire in the summer of 2019, is another significant consideration for United.

However, his German team, Bayer Leverkusen, won’t be eager to get him at a discount.

Todibo has prospered since relocating from Barcelona to Nice for £8.5 million in 2021.

Juventus was also interested in the 23-year-old center back this summer, but the Italians were turned off by his £35 million price tag.

Although Guehi would cost Palace more after earning four caps for England the season before, it would seem cheap in contrast.

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Last year, Luke Shaw filled in here and there, but without Maguire, United are left with Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, and Victor Lindelof to man the center of defense.

The roster still includes Eric Bailly, who just made a comeback from his loan assignment at Marseille.

In addition, Jonny Evans, who signed a short-term contract to join the team during the preseason, is still there.

While the organization looks for a more youthful replacement, the 35-year-old veteran may continue to serve as an effective short-term solution.