Manchester United have been through something of a defensive overhaul throughout the 2024 summer transfer window. After a very poor season last campaign, despite winning the FA Cup, Erik ten Hag and the new INEOS board clearly decided it was time for a refresh in defence, which has led to several changes at the back.
The most notable of those includes two major summer signings at centre-back. One of those is the highly-rated 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro. The youngster is considered one of the top prospects in European football, and United beat Real Madrid to his signature. They are also set to confirm the signing of Matthijs de Ligt in the coming days from Bayern Munich.
There have been two major outgoings at centre-back, with academy graduate Willy Kambwala and experienced Frenchman Raphael Varane departing. They joined Villarreal and Como respectively, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka also leaving, to join West Ham United. Another Bayern defender, Noussair Mazraoui, will replace him at Old Trafford.
Despite an already sizeable defensive overhaul, United might not be done yet, and have been linked with another potential defensive incoming in recent days.
