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While Manchester United opted to focus on the attack this past summer, the defence will need to be looked at moving forward.

The left-sided centre-back position, in particular, will need addressing, given the poor injury record of both Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw.

The Argentine remains sidelined, and once back, there are murmurs that Ruben Amorim might opt to utilise him in midfield instead.

Jarrad Branthwaite was identified as a target, but Everton’s unrealistic valuation meant a move never materialised.

A low-cost alternative has now been identified, with TBR Football claiming the Red Devils have their eyes on Dynamo Kyiv’s defensive starlet Taras Mykhavko.

The 20-year-old played a key role for his club last season as Dynamo Kyiv won the league while the Ukraine U21 international was named the league’s Young Player of the Year.

United have been joined by Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, Brentford, and Brighton in the race while RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen have also watching him.

A move to the Premier League seems more likely, given the recent success of Ukrainian players in the English top-flight.

“TBR Football understands that a number of Premier League clubs are looking closely at Dynamo Kyiv’s defensive...