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Manchester United, Tottenham, Juventus and Benfica eye Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay

VALENCIA defender Ezequiel Garay is being courted by a host of clubs - including Premier League duo Manchester United and Tottenham.

The 30-year-old Argentina international is a vastly-experienced centre-half, and would attract plenty of suitors if he was made available.

 Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay, pictured challenging Lionel Messi, is a wanted man
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Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay, pictured challenging Lionel Messi, is a wanted manCredit: Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
 Jose Mourinho could still be eyeing further defensive improvements at Manchester United
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Jose Mourinho could still be eyeing further defensive improvements at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images - Getty

He started Valencia's La Liga opener against Las Palmas on Friday - former West Ham striker Simone Zaza scoring what turned out to be the winner.

But it was another clean sheet for Garay that will have left the scouts from United, Tottenham as well as Juventus and Benfica going back with positive reports.

Spanish news-site SuperDeporte reports that the Red Devils sent their chief scout for Spain Carlos Ruiz to the game, as well as overall head of the scouting department, Javier Ribalta.

Jose Mourinho has started this season with Phil Jones partnering Eric Bailly at centre-half, with new-signing Victor Lindelof on the bench.

But Lindelof, who joined for £31million in the summer from Benfica, looked shaky in pre-season and hasn't got a look in so far.

United also have Chris Smalling and Marcus Rojo in their ranks, but Mourinho could well be looking to ship one, or both, out of Old Trafford.

 Ezequiel Garay is an established Argentina international and would provide solid experience
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Ezequiel Garay is an established Argentina international and would provide solid experienceCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Victor Lindelof has so far failed to impress in his short-time at Manchester United
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Victor Lindelof has so far failed to impress in his short-time at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Spurs are keen to strengthen their defensive ranks, especially since they sold Kyle Walker to title-rivals Manchester City.

And although they are believed to be close to signing Ajax defender Davinson Sanchez, boss Muaricio Pochettino could well plot a swoop for Garay.


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