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Manchester United urged to sign 'solid' Ajax star De Ligt by former midfielder Kleberson

The Brazilian has advised his old club to pursue the Dutchman during the transfer window, claiming defensive reinforcements are a necessity

Manchester United "need" to sign "solid" Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt this summer, according to Kleberson.

The Red Devils finished sixth in the Premier League last term, conceding a whopping 54 goals in the process.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men only managed to win two of their final 12 matches across all competitions, with fans and pundits highlighting a shaky defence as the main cause for concern.

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The Norwegian boss is expected to invest heavily in new recruits while the transfer market is open and Ajax's teenage centre-back De Ligt has been mooted as a possible target.