Man Utd put ex-Chelsea star and cheap Crystal Palace option on three-man left-back shortlist

Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a three-man shortlist of potential new left-backs with Tyrell Malacia yet to return to action.

Malacia has had two knee surgeries, hasn t featured for the Red Devils for 14 months and was left out of the squad for the club s pre-season tour of the United States. It s not clear when he will return.

Erik ten Hag s alternative option at left-back, Luke Shaw, also endured a lengthy spell out of the team last term – making just 14 appearances – and both of their propensities for injury had led the Red Devils to scour the market for a new addition in that role.

, former Chelsea star Marcos Alonso features on their shortlist having been let go by Barcelona at the end of his contract.

Alonso moved to the La Liga gia…