Erik ten Hag has reportedly shortlisted Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard as a potential transfer option this summer.
Manchester United are in the market for a right-back as Ten Hag wants competition for Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to fulfil the role long term at Old Trafford. Jonathan Clauss had been identified as a possible candidate to shore up United's defence, but he has since completed a move to Marseille.
It is not thought that United had tabled an offer for the 29-year-old despite them holding an interest, but Ten Hag could now switch attentions to Pavard, who is said to be considering his future in Bavaria. Pavard, 26, was a regular for Bayern last season but is said to be open to a move elsewhere if they can offer him more minutes as a central defender. The arrival of Matthijs De Ligt has further reduced his chances of playing in his preferred role.
