Manchester United have added Brentford's Nathan Collins and Fulham's Calvin Bassey to their list of transfer targets. The club's hierarchy plan to rebuild the defence after several seasons in which other positions were prioritised.
According to the Daily Mail, Collins, 25, and Bassey, 26, are being considered as potential options to strengthen the back line.
Defence the priority for 2027
Over the past two seasons, Manchester United's transfer policy has focused first on strengthening the attack in 2025 and then the midfield in 2026. The club now intend to turn their attention to the defence.
Several players could leave at the end of the season, meaning the club's hierarchy will need to refresh the back line.
First moves could come in January
Work to strengthen the defence could begin as early as the January transfer window. However, signing Collins or Bassey in mid-season will not be easy: both play for Premier League clubs who are unlikely to want to lose important players without suitable replacements.
For now, the defenders have been added to a list of targets; there have been no agreements or official offers.
