Man Utd keen on landing centre-back on loan

Manchester United are reportedly looking at bringing in a defender on loan after losing Harry Maguire to injury.

The Manchester Evening News claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is mounting a desperate search for a new centre-back after Maguire was ruled out with a hip injury.

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The boss on Harry #Maguire's injury: "It’s not going to be a long term one, but I don’t think he will be ready for the weekend. Let’s wait and see." #MUFC

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However, the United boss does not want to sign a replacement on a permanent deal.

He instead would like to secure a back-up on loan until the summer.

But Solskjaer could have some trouble finding a top-level player available for a short-term switch.

Desperate Man Utd looking at bringing centre-back on LOAN transfer after Harry Maguire’s injury setback https://t.co/nwNJpAtY6Y

— The Sun – Man Utd (@SunManUtd) January 9, 2020

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Maguire suffered a hip tear during the 0-0 FA Cup third round draw with Wolves last Saturday.

He missed United’s embarrassing 3-1 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday.