Man Utd to make two defensive signings in January?

Manchester United could enter the transfer market for a couple of defensive signings during the winter transfer window.

The Red Devils have been disappointing defensively at the start of the season, and they are likely to address the issue at the turn of the year.

A new left-back will be a top priority for the Mancunian giants, considering Luke Shaw's injury record and Patrick Dorgu's inconsistency.

The club are likewise exploring the possibility of landing a new left-footed central defender to compete with Lisandro Martinez going forward.

Ayden Heaven is the immediate deputy to Martinez at the moment, but the Arsenal graduate has failed to meet expectations so far this campaign.

He has looked out of depth in the early part of the season and may possibly require a season-long loan spell in order to showcase his true potential.

Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys and Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite are among the main names United could target in January.