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Daniel Murphy

Erik ten Hag could hand Pau Torres dream Man United shirt number with summer transfer decision

Pau Torres could get his dream shirt number if he completed a transfer to Manchester United this summer, though it's likely to depend on whether Erik ten Hag believes Phil Jones has a future at the club.

Although midfield remains the priority position for Ten Hag to strengthen in his first transfer window as United boss, centre-back has emerged as another which needs reinforcements. This is despite the club having spent nearly £200million on its five options there at present.

United endured a disastrous season as they registered their lowest-ever Premier League points tally of a measly 58 and an equally embarrassing goal difference of zero. Even the arrival of four-time Champions League winner Raphael Varane last summer failed to fix the side's defensive frailties, with the Frenchman having a difficult debut season in England.

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