Ruud Gullit has told Manchester United to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano following his recent performances for the Bundesliga side.
The French defender caught the eye in Leipzig's midweek victory over Atletico Madrid as they sealed a spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League in Lisbon.
Widely regarded as one of the finest young defenders in world football, Upamecano has been linked with a move to Arsenal but their lack of Champions League football could prove to be a major stumbling block.
United do not have that issue due to their third-place finish in the Premier League and Gullit believes Upamecano is a player that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should pursue.
"What was the first thing Klopp did with Liverpool? He bought a good defence. He bought a goalkeeper and good defenders because everything starts there," Gullit told BeIN Sports.
"And I think Man United should start there as well. I saw something amazing with Leipzig and Dayot Upamecano. He was outstanding [against Atletico Madrid].
"He can play football, he’s hard in the tackle. Defence is where I would start if I was Man United."
The MEN understands United are not prioritising a central defensive addition during this summer's transfer window.
