Manchester United are reportedly considering a January move for Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins after failing to strengthen in that position over the summer. Fulham’s Calvin Bassey is also said to be under consideration, while the Daily Mail points to flaws in the club’s recruitment during the last window. According to Caughtoffside.com.
Collins emerges as United’s January answer to unaddressed defensive gap
The Daily Mail reports that what it calls a “costly misjudgement” in the summer could now push the Red Devils towards a January move for Brentford defender Nathan Collins. Fulham’s Calvin Bassey is also mentioned as an option under consideration, suggesting United are weighing more than one centre-back target.
The reasoning lies in the summer’s recruitment. United signed only three new midfielders and failed to fix other areas of the squad, with centre-back among them. That leaves the position exposed during a difficult start to the season, the latest evidence being a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa under manager Michael Carrick.
Collins could become Brentford’s next major sale. The Republic of Ireland international is often one of their most solid performers at the back, while Bryan Mbeumo, who also left the Bees to join United, is a recent example of the club selling a prominent name.
United’s interest is not entirely new. TEAMtalk linked the club with Collins earlier this year, while Football Insider has named Liverpool and Tottenham among other suitors. The presence of rivals suggests Collins would not be a straightforward target for United in January.
