David O’Leary has admitted he will only be able to bring in loan signings during the January transfer window, with his number one target a central defender.
O’Leary, who has constantly been linked with Chelsea’s Robert Huth, has only two recognised centre-backs in Olof Mellberg and Liam Ridgewell.
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