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Manchester United is reportedly leading the race to sign defender Strahinja Pavlovic from Milan. The club is looking to strengthen its defense amid concerns over Lisandro Martinez's recent performances.
Strahinja Pavlovic: Man United āabove allā in race to sign Milan defender
Lisandro Martinez endured another tough outing for Manchester United on his return to the starting line-up at Sunderland.
United kept a clean sheet away from home, largely due to Senne Lammensā heroics. Martinez, meanwhile, looked rusty in possession and was bullied by Brian Brobbey all afternoon.
Martinezās lack of availability and composure when playing over the last 24 months should raise alarm bells at Old Trafford. Interestingly, a report in Italy suggests that INEOS are keen on bringing in another central defender this summer.
According to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Manchester United are keen on AC Milanās Strahinja Pavlovic, who has emerged as one of Serie Aās most dominant centre-backs.
Manchester United is looking to bolster its defense due to concerns over Lisandro Martinez's performance and availability.
Lisandro Martinez has struggled in recent outings, including a tough match against Sunderland where he appeared rusty and was outperformed by opponents.
While Manchester United is currently leading the race, other clubs may also be interested, but specific competitors are not mentioned in the report.

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Signed fromĀ RB Salzburg in 2024, the 2001-born defender has become an undisputed leader of Massimiliano Allegriās defence in Milan.
The 6ā4ā³ Serbian behemoth has been compared to United legend Nemanja Vidic, owing to his imposing style of play. However, he is surprisingly calm with the ball at his feet. The left-footed defender has also scored five goals in Serie A.
The publication claims Michael Carrickās side are āon his trailā and are āabove allā in the race.
Chelsea are also thought to be in the race to sign Pavlovic, who is valued at ā¬50 million (Ā£43.2m). Both Premier League giants have allegedly made enquiries for the Serbian.
Casemiroās departure at the end of the season will leave Harry Maguire as the only physically imposing figure in both boxes for the Red Devils. In that regard, Pavlovic is certainly capable of adding more steel and structure to the side in Manchester.
Maguire has been handed a new deal. However, recently,Ā The Athleticās Andy Mitten suggested Martinezās position at United is āin a little bit of a state of flux.ā
Mitten believes the technically gifted Martinez āneeds to be playing all of the timeā to win a new contract at United. The 28-year-old will enter the final year of his deal this summer.
āIf someone comes in from in the summer then Manchester United have to weigh that up as well,ā added Mitten.
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