United eye Brentford star as major problem could force them to make January signing – report

Manchester United are reportedly considering January moves for Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins, Fulham's Calvin Bassey, and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite to strengthen their defense. According to the Daily Mail, defensive struggles and a high number of conceded goals have pressured the club into considering permanent transfer targets earlier than originally planned.

Collins, who joined Brentford from Wolves in 2023 for a club-record £23 million fee, captains the side and offers strong aerial ability. Vishal Singh reports that Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure amid poor defensive form, while left-sided defenders such as Branthwaite are also being evaluated for future recruitment.