Manchester United coach Michael Carrick is keen to bolster several areas of his squad after the red devils qualified for next edition's Champions League.
Carrick wants to acquire a new centre-back this summer and is reportedly considering making a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton ahead of the summer window.
Man Utd have sent scouts to watch Anton in the summer, and they are preparing a £35m bid for the Dortmund defender.
Anton joined Borussia Dortmund from Stuttgart in 2024 for a fee of around £18m and has quickly established himself as a key figure for the German giants.
Widely regarded as one of the Bundesliga's most reliable defenders, the 29-year-old has earned 12 caps for Germany and has been included in Julian Nagelsmann's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Manchester United reportedly believe that any move is unlikely to materialise until after the tournament, with a strong World Cup campaign potentially driving up the defender's valuation.
Anton remains under contract at Dortmund until 2028, but his long-standing ambition to test himself in the Premier League could work in United's favour should they formalise their interest.
Doubts continue to surround the futures of Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt, with both defenders struggling to stay consistently fit, and that uncertainty could force the Red Devils into the market for additional defensive cover.
Matthijs de Ligt was sidelined from November until the end of the season, and following his operation, there is no telling when the Dutchman will be ready to play again.
Lisandro Martinez has suffered numerous injuries since his move to Old Trafford. The less said the better about Luke Shaw.
The Red Devils did tie down Harry Maguire to a new short-term deal, but the Englishman is 33 and cannot play three games in a week.
Both Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro remain raw, and the situation dictates that the 20-time English league champions must enter the market for a new centre-back.
