Man Utd's summer intentions revealed as return on investment is central

Manchester United "are not willing to spend a lot" to strengthen in the center of the back this summer, but consider instead the good position of the back as the main priority of strengthening their defense.

This is at least the last word of Duncan Castles at the Daily Record, which insists that the new director, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is ready to keep the faith of his fellow men. Victor Lindelof, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.

The trio has impressed Solskjaer since his arrival in December, with the two English internationals having signed new contracts in recent months. Lindelof regained his confidence under the Norwegian after struggling for form under the former boss Jose Mourinho.

Castles at least reports that United no longer intends to do heavy investments in the post, despite continuing links with defenders Harry Maguire and Kalidou Koulibaly.

The Red Devils approached Leicester City because of Maguire's availability last summer, but they were unwilling to pay the asking price of 100 million pounds sterling. Nevertheless, the club continued to monitor the 26-year-old's progress with the Fox.

Similarly, they were interested in moving to the Koulibaly Napoli, although once again, the fees would be a world record for a defender. United have been put off by the amounts requested by Instead, the respective teams decided to trust their current defense options and possibly purchase a more streamlined and cheaper center half to complement what they had.

Despite suggestions by British and Italian media that United has made an offer to Senegalese international Koulibaly, journalist Ciro Venerato has denied any possibility of such a move.

Sending to CalcioNapoli24, he said: "Kalidou Koulibaly in United for 150 million euros, that's the truth." They discuss with [agent Mino] Raiola about [AS Roma’s Kostas] Manolas who has a termination clause of 36 M €. "

A boost for the latter is certainly related to the club's decision to stay with Lindelof, Smalling and Jones. The Greek would be a much cheaper signature, with the Old Trafford group deciding that their middle-half options are too strong to warrant the payment of the required nine-figure sum for Koulibaly.

Their priority now is to return, as regular starter Antonio Valencia has gradually declined as he entered the twilight of his career. Crystal Palace star Aaron Wan-Bissaka is at the top of the wish list after spending an immaculate season at Selhurst Park. Again, according to the report.

The 21-year-old also meets Ed Woodward's criteria for new recruits, with the executive director preferring to focus recruitment on young English footballers.