Atletico Madrid’s José María Giménez is widely considered as one of the best young centre-backs in the world. He is quick, strong and dominant in the air. Physically, he has all the required tools a defender needs to thrive in England. And that is why it is not hard to see why Manchester United are ready to dish out £50m for his signature.
Giménez was only 17 when he made his senior debut in the Uruguayan league for Danubio in 2012. Atletico spotted his talent early and snapped him up for a paltry fee of €1m the following year.