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#3 Diego Godin

Godin could move to Manchester United this January

Despite being heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer, Diego Godin chose to stay at Atletico Madrid.

But with his contract set to expire next June, Manchester United are confident of landing the center-back when the transfer window opens in little over a month's time.

The Red Devils find themselves languishing at eighth in the league standings, and one of their glaring weakness has been a leaky defense that has conceded 21 goals so far.

With Ed Woodward ready to pay £20 million for the 32-year old, a move from Madrid to Manchester seems imminent for the Uruguayan, Dailystar reports.

Godin is one of the most solid centre-backs in Europe who has a no-nonsense approach to his game. His presence at the heart of Jose Mourinho's defense would be a boost not only to the defense's morale, but to the entire team as well.

He is a threat from set-piece situations as well. He has already been on the scoresheet 2 times in LaLiga this season for Atletico Madrid.

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