A centre-back partnership of Harry Maguire and Cristian Romero at Manchester United could be brilliant, says Forza Italian Football's editor-in-chief Conor Clancy.

Romero, 23, is currently being linked with a move to Manchester United, with Calciomercato (via The Sun) reporting that the Red Devils are ready to do battle with Liverpool for the Atalanta defender.

Maguire has been a mainstay in United's defence since joining the club back in 2019; however, some feel that the Englishman and Victor Lindelof do not work as a centre-half pairing.

Considering that, Clancy thinks a move for Romero this summer would make sense, suggesting he could work well alongside Maguire.

"I think they could [be a partnership]," the Italian football expert said. "I think for 35 games a season, they'd be brilliant."

Clancy, however, did have a word of caution. He added: "But they might make a few odd decisions because they probably have the same flaws in that sometimes they do things and you just think, 'What? Why did that happen?' ”

Whatever the case, United fans will surely be pleased to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer trying to improve both the team's defence and attack after finishing behind rivals Manchester City in the title race.

The Red Devils are, of course, also in for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, so this is possibly shaping up to be a good transfer window for the club.