Rio Ferdinand names two centre-backs Man Utd should launch transfers for including ‘unreal’ LaLiga star

RIO FERDINAND has spilt the beans on two defenders Manchester United must chase next summer.

The ex-United centre-back said Lens’ Kevin Danso and La Liga‘s Ronald Araujo would be ideal choices to bolster United’s backline.

GettyRio Ferdinand revealed two centre-backs Manchester United should eye up[/caption]

GettyLens’ Kevin Danso was one of the defenders named by Ferdinand[/caption]

GettyBarcelona enforcer Ronald Araujo was also listed by the Manchester United legend[/caption]

Man Utd are desperate to recruit a centre-back over the next summer transfer window.

Injury-prone Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez who is sidelined after having required surgery on his foot again – have weakened United’s backline.

Erik ten Hag‘s struggling side have sieved 13 goals in 11 games this term.

And with the uncertainty over Harry Maguire‘s long-term future, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof‘s contracts expiring next summer – United needs to introduce defensive reinforcement.

Former Red Devils star Ferdinand, 44, gave his say on United’s backline crisis and suggested two stars for Ten Hag to consider.

First is Danso, 25, who assisted the French side to Champions League qualification last season – and second is Barcelona‘s mainstay enforcer Araujo, 24.

Ferdinand told Manchester Evening News: “The boy at Lens, there’s one there, he’s good.

“The Uruguayan boy at Barcelona – Araujo. Whether he’s gettable or not, I think he’s brilliant. He’s an unreal centre-half.

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“He has every attribute to be perfect for the Premier League. I’d probably say he’s the standout, but whether he’s gettable or not, I don’t know.”

Uruguayan star Araujo broke through into the Catalan giants first team in 2018 and has since made 120 appearances – and assisted them to the La Liga title last term.

However, he was made Barcelona’s third captain over the summer indicating his departure from Camp Nou will not be happening anytime soon.

Meanwhile, former Augsburg centre-back Danso has already shown his expertise in the Premier League having spent a season on loan at Southampton in 2019-20 season.

The Austrian international then made a move to Ligue 1 giants Lens in 2021 and has since made 85 appearances.