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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United prioritise Jurrien Timber as defensive target and hold talks with David Carmo

Manchester United have prioritised Jurrien Timber as their defensive target and have also held talks with Portuguese defender David Carmo.

The Manchester Evening News understands although Ajax centre-back Timber is manager Erik ten Hag's preferred choice United have had two rounds of discussions with Braga centre half Carmo's representatives. Carmo is believed to be considered a fall-back option.

Timber, 20, is capable of playing at right-back as well as centre-back and United intend to strengthen both positions with Aaron Wan-Bissaka available for transfer.

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