Cristian Romero names United defender who's as good as Van Dijk – not Varane

In an interview with Sky Sports, Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero was asked who he believed to be the best players in his position in the Premier League.

"Today, the best defender for me is Virgil van Dijk, always, and Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United," Romero responded. "For me, they are the best in the Premier League."

Romero and Martinez know each other well from the Argentina national side, so his answer may be a bit biased.

It's fair to say though that the Man United newcomer has started to prove many of his sceptics wrong with his performances at Old Trafford, effectively forcing Harry Maguire to the bench.