Manchester United report: Ralf Rangnick makes u-turn on defender's future

By Mark White
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Manchester United still haven't seen any movement in January, with the club changing their mind on one player

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick
(Image credit: Getty)

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has stepped in to prevent the departure of one defender who has become key since he's come to the club.

The 63-year-old took over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with the remit of rebuilding Manchester United into a modern outfit capable of pressing. There has been a lack of activity in this January window, despite big names announced – and now, it seems as if one player who seemed destined for the exit has been prevented from doing so.

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.