Transfer gossip: Collins and Bassey linked with Man Utd

Some of the latest transfer speculation involving the area’s clubs…

Brentford’s Nathan Collins and Fulham’s Calvin Bassey have reportedly been added to Manchester United’s list of possible January transfer targets.

According to the Daily Mail, United  are looking to strengthen their defence after a spate of injuries, and the pair have joined Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite on their shortlist.

Republic of Ireland international Collins, 25, joined Brentford from Wolves in 2023 for what was then a club-record fee.

Nigeria defender Bassey, 26, moved to Craven Cottage from Ajax the same year.

Whites linked with Betis winger

Meanwhile, Fulham are said to be monitoring Real Betis winger Rodrigo Riquelme.

Swiss outlet 4-4-2 claims the Whites and Coventry are keeping tabs on the 26-year-old Spain international, although Serie A sides Lazio, Como, Napoli and Roma are said to be further ahead in their interest.

Riquelme, who had a season on loan at Bournemouth in 2020-21, has five goals and assists in 14 games this season and was on the scoresheet against Elche on Sunday.

A fee of at least 20 million euros is reportedly being discussed for the former Atletico Madrid player, who is under contract at Betis until 2030.