3 Centre-Backs Manchester United should try and sign in January

Manchester United's hunt for a centre-back in the past transfer window was pretty evident and it can be understood now why Mourinho was in dire need of one. Manchester United are a team which plays defensive football, but is not so good at the back, conceding 18 goals in 11 Premier League matches.

This has surely been a problem for the Old Trafford faithful as United are languishing in 7th in the table, below Bournemouth, who dominated Man United's defence in their first half, and would have scored 4-5 goals easily had they not missed their easy chances and for David de Gea.

With reports of Mourinho having a transfer kitty of £100 million to spend in the upcoming window, let's take a look at few centre-backs United should try and sign.

3. Jose Maria Gimenez

Gimenez has been a defensive rock for Atletico Madrid and Uruguay

Jose Gimenez who signed for Atletico Madrid in 2013 for a paltry sum of £810k from Danubio FC has been a defensive stalwart for club and country. His performances in the World Cup with Uruguay were very impressive and he is surely a player who will improve Man United's defence by a huge margin.

Last season with Atletico Madrid, he formed a defensive partnership with his fellow Uruguayan Diego Godin and helped Atletico keep the best defensive record in LaLiga conceding just 22 goals throughout the season, even better than the champions Barcelona, who conceded 29 goals.

Also, with no major injury concerns related to him, he would certainly pair up well with Swedish international Victor Lindelof.

Valued at £45 million by Transfermarkt, and also him being only 23, it would be a really good investment on the young Uruguayan international to shore up United's defence which has been poor throughout the start of this season.

2. Milan Skriniar

When Inter Milan signed the young Slovakian for a reported fee of £30 million from Sampdoria, many eyebrows were raised as he was relatively unknown to many fans. But he had a wonderful breakout season last time around for the Nerazzurri and helped them reach a Champions League place after a long break in Europe's elite competition.

There are no injury problems with him either. He started all the league games for Inter Milan last season, yes, every single game. He played every single minute as well, which is, to be precise, 3420 minutes.

With him being a defensive rock at the back and also available without any injury concerns, he is surely a player Manchester United should try and sign no matter what, owing to what he offers in terms of defensive capabilities.

Valued at £45 million, he would be a steal for any club and would help solve United's defensive problems for the next decade.

1. Kalidou Koulibaly

The Senegal international, who was an integral part of Maurizio Sarri's setup at Napoli to put up title challenge last season is surely a player United must sign. Last season, he helped Napoli put up the 3rd best defence in the league despite playing a very attacking system of football under the current Chelsea manager.

Combined with strength and amazing passing, he is surely bound to improve Man United's defence instantly and will be an asset for Mourinho in this United squad.

Despite being relatively older than the previously mentioned defenders, at 27, he is at the prime of his powers and can provide stability for at least the next 5 years at Old Trafford if he does end up moving.

Valued at £54 million, he would be an ideal centre-back who Mourinho desires for success at Manchester United.

Edited by Victor R. Lopez M.