Manchester United lining up Max Aarons bid?

Manchester United have reportedly identified Norwich City defender Max Aarons as a target ahead of the January transfer window.

The 20-year-old impressed for the Canaries in the Premier League during the 2019-20 campaign and was strongly linked with a move away from Daniel Farke's side over the summer.

Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur were both credited with an interest, but the deadline passed with the full-back still at Carrow Road.

According to The Express, United are determined to bolster their defence during the winter window and are eyeing a move for Aarons, who has been scouted by the Red Devils on a number of occasions this season.

The England Under-21s international, who has a contract with Norwich until June 2024, has scored once and provided three assists in 22 Championship appearances this term.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are allegedly seeking competition for current first-choice right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has impressed defensively since arriving but has struggled to contribute further forward.