Brandon Williams to join Newcastle United on loan in January?

Newcastle United are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Manchester United defender Brandon Williams on loan during the January transfer window.

The 20-year-old has been restricted to just five appearances this season, with both Luke Shaw and Alex Telles ahead of him when it comes to the left-back spot at Old Trafford.

Williams only recently signed a new long-term deal with the Red Devils but could allegedly be available on loan for the second half of the 2020-21 campaign.

According to ChronicleLive, Newcastle are 'monitoring' the defender, who has scored once and provided three assists in 40 first-team appearances for the United.

The report claims that Magpies boss Steve Bruce's strong relationship with United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has placed the club in a strong position when it comes to potentially securing a January deal.

Southampton were strongly linked with the England Under-21s international in the latter stages of the summer transfer window.