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'Varane, Lindelof, Maguire, Bailly... I think one or two of those will go': Rio Ferdinand suggests Manchester United could sell their captain or last year's star signing - or even both - in clearout of their central defence

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.