England manager Gareth Southgate has claimed Harry Maguire is still the best centre-back at Manchester United, even though Erik ten Hag also has four-time Champions League winner Raphael Varane at his disposal.
Maguire struggled to find his best form at Old Trafford last season - prompting Ten Hag and the club to set their sights on a new signing in that position. Ajax starlet Jurrien Timber and Pau Torres from Villarreal remain under consideration 12 months after United recruited Varane for £34million.
When fit and available, the World Cup winner has been a starter in his first season at United, while Maguire has occasionally had to settle for a place on the bench under former interim manager Ralf Rangnick due to his struggles away from the international scene.
