Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has very few options at the moment to replace Luke Shaw at the defence, and the Dutchman will face several challenges in the coming months.

Since the beginning of the season, Tyrell Malacia has been sidelined, and in January, the club ended Sergio Reguilon’s loan.

Alvaro Fernandez was likewise considered unprepared for the next level, and in that capacity, Victor Lindelof and Sofyan Amrabat have alternated, both of whom have failed miserably.

The manager has refrained from rushing youth prospects like Harry Amass and Habeeb Ogunneye into starting roles, and Shaw’s previous injury history makes it obvious that finding a replacement left-back should be the team’s first priority come summertime.

One should aim for New LB.

The Peoples Person had previously reported that Old Trafford scouts had visited Spain “multiple occasions” in recent weeks to evaluate Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez.

The Spaniard was on the verge of joining United in the past, and now Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness) claims that he is “back in the spotlight” after United has been following him “for months.”

With Girona in second place in La Liga, the former Real Madrid player has made 30 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring once and dishing out six assists.

His attacking statistics are really excellent; according to Fbref, his pass completion percentage is an astounding 85.5 percent, and his take-on success rate puts him in the top 20 percent of full-backs.

Real could still be able to sell

With a buyback option worth almost €8 million, Los Blancos may perhaps resurrect their former Champions League victor before Carlo Ancelotti makes a decision regarding his future.

If the reported blockbuster transfer by the Madrid giants for Alfonso Davies, a player for Bayern Munich, comes through, Gutierrez will not be able to establish himself as a starter.

His contract with Girona expires in2027, so it will be interesting to see where he ends up following such a memorable season.

If Real decides to sell, United ought to be first in order. Girona is expected to want far more for the player if he stays there than Real Madrid is willing to pay. The full-back is valued at €20 million on Transfermarkt.