Manchester United's season has been a nightmare, with first Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked and now Ralf Rangnick almost certain to be eliminated from the Champions League.
To transform the team into a title contender, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, and Raphael Varane were brought in.
Instead, United has regressed, and even more high-profile signings will be needed in the summer transfer window to close the gap on Manchester City and Liverpool.
The defense has been especially troubling, with captain Harry Maguire drawing a lot of flak for his consistently poor performances.
They've given up seven goals in their previous two games, and even without Maguire, they were terrible at the back against Arsenal.
o, which three defenders could the Manchester-based club sign this summer to bolster their defense?
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The Brazilian international is under contract with the French club until 2024, and he captained them last season.
The Brazilian has developed into Ligue 1's best center-back in recent years, and the Parisian club would have to make a significant offer to let him go.
With Sergio Ramos expected to have an injury-free season at Parc des Princes and the likes of Presnel Kimpembe, Thilo Kehrer, and Abdou Diallo on the books, they may be tempted to part ways with their defensive veteran.
Big things were expected of the Netherlands international when he broke through at Ajax.
Injuries have hampered his development since moving from Amsterdam to Turin, despite the fact that he has made over 100 appearances for Juventus in three seasons.
Juve, on the other hand, appear to be ready to cash in, with veterans Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini still expected to perform admirably in the back.
United will be up against Bayern Munich and Barcelona, but it's worth a shot.
The France international has had significant success as the current Sevilla team's pivot, winning the UEFA Europa League trophy with them at the end of his second season.
When Sevilla signed Kounde from former club Bordeaux for €25 million - a steal in today's market - United would have to pay at least twice that amount for a brilliant 23-year-old with a contract that runs until 2024.
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