António Silva of Benfica and Jean-Clair Todibo of Nice have both been discussed by Manchester United as potential January additions.
As their defensive problems persist, the Red Devils are eager to bolster their backline when the transfer market opens.
Manager Erik ten Hag witnessed his team lose 3-2 to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday at Old Trafford.
The 19-year-old Silva, who shone for Portugal in the Champions League the previous year, has continued to play well for Benfica.
He has previously been associated with Paris Saint-Germain, but a transfer isn’t anticipated to be simple as his team will likely seek his €60 million release clause before agreeing to let him go.
Another player on United’s list is Todibo, a former Barcelona player who is now an established defender in Ligue 1 after 91 games over the course of the last four seasons. In the Friendlies against Germany last month, he also received his first cap for France.
