Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton as a long-term successor to Harry Maguire. The 29-year-old Germany international has been on United's radar since March, and German publication Bild reports that speculation is intensifying ahead of a potential bid.
Harry Maguire, 33, signed a new one-year contract with United in April, which includes an option for a further 12 months. However, the club is looking to strengthen its defence, which has been plagued by injuries to Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, and Luke Shaw this season.
Anton is also attracting interest from Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid. He is being lined up to replace Julian Brandt as Dortmund's third captain, but coach Niko Kovac may face pressure to keep him if United make a concrete offer.
Off the pitch, United have recruited Newcastle technical scout Harvey Busby. The 23-year-old will lead the club's under-14 to under-18 age groups as their new lead national scout, taking over from Connor Hunter, who has been promoted to head of academy recruitment.
Busby's arrival follows criticism from club part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who called on United's academy to produce more first-team talent. The move comes after United's failed attempt to hire Newcastle's head of youth recruitment, Paul Midgley, in December.
