Manchester United are ready to sign former Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso as they look to boost manager Erik ten Hag's squad this summer transfer window.

Alonso is presently a free agent, having departed Barcelona this summer when his contract expired.

According to The Mirror, Manchester United are looking to enhance their left-back options this summer and have included the 33-year-old on a three-man shortlist to assist fix their defensive woes.

Alonso is one of several targets, including Feyenoord's David Hancko and Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell.

Hancko has been connected with a move to Atletico Madrid, but the transaction has reportedly stalled, and AC Milan is also claimed to be interested in him.

Mitchell, on the other hand, may be available at a reduced price considering that he has reached the final 12 months of his contract at Crystal Palace.