Manchester United are reportedly plotting a defensive overhaul once 2027 arrives, with the full back berths widely seen as an area crying out for fresh quality after several underwhelming campaigns from the current options.
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United targeting long-term left back solution**
According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Old Trafford hierarchy are eager to bring in a new left back before too long, viewing the position as a priority given Luke Shaw’s persistent fitness struggles and Patrick Dorgu’s growing effectiveness in a more advanced role.
Konur further claims that Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco has emerged as a genuine option for United in 2027, with the Italy international heading into the last twelve months of his current deal at San Siro.
Transfermarkt currently rates Dimarco’s worth at around £43 million, though that figure could well fall as his contract situation develops. Inter are unlikely to hand the 28-year-old, who turns 29 next year, anything beyond a short extension, and reports suggest he would be willing to explore a fresh challenge elsewhere.
Why Dimarco would suit Old Trafford
Dimarco has quietly established himself as one of Serie A’s most complete defenders over the past few seasons, and a cut-price deal next summer would represent shrewd business by United.
His lack of physical presence in the air, unsurprising given his modest stature, is comfortably offset by relentless energy and sharp positional sense, allowing him to snuff out attacks and win the ball back consistently.
Going forward, his attributes are arguably even more eye-catching. Dimarco’s overlapping runs, comfort drifting inside as an auxiliary midfielder, and pinpoint delivery from wide areas could add a genuine attacking dimension United have sorely missed from full back.
Much, however, hinges on qualification for next season’s Champions League. Without European football’s top table on offer, tempting a player of Dimarco’s calibre away from Inter looks a far tougher sell, regardless of how strongly United’s interest develops between now and next summer.