Sources: Man United January transfer plan changes as 'priority' revealed

Man United will prioritise defensive signings in January, delaying plans to strengthen in attack and midfield as they address poor defensive form this season.

Manchester United have shifted their transfer strategy for the January window, sources told Football Insider. The club will accelerate plans to sign defensive players—specifically a left-back and centre-back—while putting attacking reinforcements on hold.

The decision comes after a difficult start to the season under Michael Carrick, with United keeping just one clean sheet in 11 games. Despite being short in attacking areas and midfield, the recruitment team has decided to prioritise restructuring the defence, which has been a persistent problem. The club failed to bring in defensive options during the summer, contributing to their struggles.

Lewis Hall, the England international at Newcastle, remains a top target for United despite their failed summer pursuit. The club is preparing a fresh move for Hall ahead of next summer's window, having been unable to lure him away when he recently signed a new deal with Newcastle.