Hummels rejects Manchester United: Five alternative signings, including La Liga trio & Chelsea target

Mark Brus

9 years ago

With the news that Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has rejected the chance to sign for Manchester United this summer, here’s a look at five other top class centre-backs the club could consider signing, including some big names from La Liga, an exciting Brazilian youngster and one of the Premier League’s top prospects also wanted by rivals Chelsea…

1) Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)

Linked several times with a move to Manchester United, Real Madrid starlet Raphael Varane is an extremely promising young defender who would no doubt make a great long-term acquisition for the club. The French international is also believed to be a top target for Chelsea, however.

2) Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao)

Another outstanding young defender currently plying his trade in Spain’s La Liga, Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Bilbao has been mentioned as a transfer target for United in recent times. The 21-year-old already looks good enough to be first choice at Old Trafford, and will surely be considered if they miss out on Hummels.

3) Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid)

Another world class centre-back based in La Liga, Diego Godin of Atletico Madrid has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the past and is a similarly experienced and proven winner as well as a quality player.

4) Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)

An outstanding young talent currently with Paris Saint-Germain, Marquinhos has also been strongly linked with United on a number of occasions and may be back on their radar again this summer after the Hummels revelation.

5) John Stones (Everton)

Not linked with Manchester United so far, but Everton youngster John Stones is another centre-back with a great future who is wanted by Chelsea this summer. Perhaps Louis van Gaal should also be considering a bid if Hummels is not available?

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