As reports link both Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw with moves away from United and Liverpool seek replacements for Virgil van Dijk, Koni De Winter has emerged as a name both clubs are interested in.
The 1.91m tall 24 year old is a versatile Belgian defender who developed at Juventus before establishing himself in Serie A with Genoa.
He can play centrally or at right-back, making him an attractive option for clubs looking for defensive flexibility.
Liverpool have found success with Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on loan, with the Uruguayan featuring at both centre-back and right-back under Andoni Iraola.
De Winter has made 10 Serie A appearances, starting all 10 for former United boss RubenAmorim this season, a manager who may be reluctant to sell to his old club after leaving on bad terms.
Interestingly, the defender has reportedly turned down a Belgium call-up for November's Nations League fixtures against Turkey and Italy due to a lack of game time.
After mixed performances in the Serie A, Belgium boss Mark van Bommel put faith in the young defender who wants a bigger role in the national side.
Milan teammate Diego Moreira has been called up by Belgium over De Winter, who could be in for a January move as both Liverpool and United plan for the future.