Gary Neville identifies where Man United need to strengthen in the summer
The Manchester United legend is tipping Jose Mourinho to make some defensive signings in the summer
Gary Neville has tipped Manchester United to strengthen their defence in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils cemented their place in the Premier League’s top four with a 2-1 win against defending champions Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Romelu Lukaku cancelled out Willian’s first-half opener before the Belgium international teed up Jesse Lingard to secure a slender victory.
Jose Mourinho has been forced to rotate his centre-halves throughout the 2017-18 campaign due to a string of injuries to Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.
Summer signing Victor Lindelof has struggled to impress in the Manchester United team despite a £30m move from Portuguese club Benfica.
The Portuguese coach is reportedly in the market to sign a long-term replacement for Ecuador international Antonio Valencia.
Former Manchester United full-back Neville is backing Mourinho to improve his defensive option at the end of the campaign.
Asked during a question and answer session on Twitter where Manchester United are likely to strengthen in the summer, Neville wrote: “Defence.”
Manchester United won the Europa League and the League Cup in the 2016-17 season following Mourinho’s appointment as Louis van Gaal’s successor.
The Red Devils haven’t finished in the Premier League’s top four since Louis van Gaal’s debut season in charge of the Old Trafford outfit.
Manchester United played out a goalless draw with Sevilla in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday night.
