Man Utd boss Mauricio Pochettino eyes shock January transfer move for Fulham star

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USA manager and new Manchester United manager Mauricio Pochettino dries his eyes during a press conference (Credits: Press Association) Mauricio Pochettino is already making plans…

Mauricio Pochettino is already making plans to strengthen the Manchester United defence he is set to inherit from Michael Carrick.

The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss was confirmed last week as the latest managerial appointment at Old Trafford following a calamitous start to the new season.

United will head to Anfield next week for the first match of Pochettino’s reign in the relegation zone, having collected just eight points from their opening 10 matches of the campaign.

Carrick’s fate was effectively sealed following another error-strewn defensive shambles against Aston Villa last weekend which ultimately ended in a 4-4 draw following an injury-time rally.

United have conceded 19 times already – only bottom of the table Crystal Palace and newly promoted Ipswich have been more porous – and ended a chaotic match against Villa with Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven at the heart of their defence.

Even without the uncertainty over the future of Pochettino’s outspoken compatriot, Lisandro Martinez, a new centre-half appears to represent a priority once the transfer window opens in January.

According to The Telegraph, Fulham’s Calvin Bassey has emerged as surprise potential target.

The 26-year-old has skippered the Cottagers this season under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa who is determined to maintain the services of the Nigeria interntional.

Bassey’s ability to play at left-back will appeal to Pochettino given the injuries that have begun to plague Luke Shaw once more, allied to the disappointing form of his makeshift deputy, Diogo Dalot.

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