Man Utd target Champions League winner on a FREE transfer

James Shearman

• Updated: 25 Aug 2023 09:20 CDT
• 3 min read

Manchester United are interested in signing former Chelsea player and Champions League winner Ryan Bertrand on a free transfer, according to Stretty News.

Bertrand is without a club after leaving relegated Leicester City at the end of last season.

The 34-year-old is currently training with Chelsea's development squad in order to stay ready for when an opportunity arises.

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And United could be about to offer him a chance to play at Old Trafford - something he certainly would not have expected.

The news comes after Luke Shaw suffered an injury which will see him sidelined for several weeks.

Bertrand would likely sign a short-term deal to provide cover for the position in the meantime.

Man Utd to sign another free agent

Erik ten Hag has been desperate to sign a central defender this summer and was hoping to pull off a transfer for Benjamin Pavard or Jean-Clair Todibo as a replacement for Harry Maguire.

However, despite a £30 million bid being accepted from West Ham, the England international turned down a move after failing to agree a pay-off with United.

Consequently, United appear to have shelved plans to sign a big-money defender, opting to add to their depth by bringing in familiar face Jonny Evans, who was with the squad in pre-season.

Evans started his career at United and made nearly 200 appearances for the club before moving to West Brom in 2015 and returning this summer after leaving Leicester.

And now he could be handed a one-year deal by Ten Hag after impressing the Dutchman in training.