Paul Merson has called upon Manchester United to sign new defenders if they are to avoid an embarrassing defeat to PSG in the Champions League. Despite three clean sheets in their last four games, the former Arsenal defender is still far from impressed and has named Thiago Silva, Toby Alderweireld and Kalidou Koulibaly as potential new recruits. ‘Defensively they are not good enough,’ Merson told Sky Sports. ‘I dread to think what the score will be against PSG in the Champions League next month.
Paul Merson has called upon Manchester United to sign new defenders if they are to avoid an embarrassing defeat to PSG in the Champions League. Despite three clean sheets in their last four games, the former Arsenal defender is still far from impressed and has named Thiago Silva, Toby Alderweireld and Kalidou Koulibaly as potential new recruits. ‘Defensively they are not good enough,’ Merson told Sky Sports. ‘I dread to think what the score will be against PSG in the Champions League next month.
Munich switch ‘They need defenders. If it were not for bad finishing by Tottenham then it could have been any score. ‘Toby Alderweireld and Kalidou Koulibaly are two players United should be targeting. Those two are the best two centre-backs in the world, along with Thiago Silva. ‘Alderweireld probably could be purchased at a reasonable price, too.
There are just 10 days left for the Red Devils are to sign new players, with the clash against PSG coming on February 12 in the Champions League. But first up is United’s next game against Arsenal at The Emirates on Friday in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
