Rio Ferdinand expects Manchester United to trim the squad of centre-halves this summer, which could land captain Harry Maguire or last summer's star signing Raphael Varane on the chopping block.
Having conceded a club-record high of 57 goals last campaign, the Red Devils are eager to sign a few defensive reinforcements to plug the leak ahead of Erik ten Hag's debut season in Manchester.
Top transfer target Jurrien Timber, who developed a fruitful relationship with Ten Hag during his time at Ajax, has been heavily linked with a summer move to Old Trafford.