Manchester United have no plans of signing a new left-back before the transfer deadline.
The Red Devils currently have Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia as their specialist left-back options, but both are injured at the moment.
Shaw is out until the international break with a calf injury while Malacia has no return date. He is nursing a long-term knee concern.
Their absence has led to suggestions that United could sign a new left-back, but The Athletic claim that won’t happen.
The Red Devils have ‘decided against’ a new option, thereby ruling out a move for Fenerbahce’s Ferdi Kadioglu this summer.
The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with United through Turkish sources, but a deal is not on the cards.
Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez are among the options for United at left-back until Shaw returns.
United have made right decision
The Red Devils faced a similar situation during the back end of last season. Dalot had to fill the void and did a credible job.
The Portuguese was entrusted with the same role against Fulham last weekend. He had a rough start against Adama Traore, but made amends soon after.
The club has made the right decision to stick with their current options.
Kadioglu is a very talented full-back, but the club can’t afford to spend £30 million up front on him, considering the need for a marquee holding midfielder.
Casemiro has started the season brightly for United, but he continues to struggle with his positioning and has a knack of losing possession.
The club need an upgrade in the number six role. Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte is the main target and United should concentrate on signing him.
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