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“You don’t have to scour the world when it’s right in front of you” – Pundit asks Manchester United to sign PL defender

Manchester United's former midfielder Gordon Strachan has urged them to sign Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins in light of their defensive struggles this season.

By Nived Zenith · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 11:59 AM

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Gordon Strachan urged Manchester United to target Brentford center-back Nathan Collins.
Manchester United have won only one of their opening five Premier League fixtures, conceding eight goals.
A potential permanent transfer would likely require a substantial fee, with Collins under contract until June 2029.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Gordon Strachan has urged the club to sign Brentford center-back Nathan Collins to fix their defensive issues. Manchester United have endured a difficult start to the Premier League season under Michael Carrick, winning only one of their opening five matches and conceding eight goals across that stretch.

Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, Strachan recommended Collins as a reliable option for a permanent transfer despite not being a flashy name. Collins, who joined Brentford for £23 million in 2023, remains under contract until June 2029.

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