Bayer Leverkusen have approached Manchester United for Brandon Williams.

United have received an approach from Bayer for Williams ahead of the January transfer window, says Sky Sports.

The defender has struggled for minutes at Old Trafford this season, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instead regularly calling upon Luke Shaw and Alex Telles. And he could now secure a shock move to the Bundesliga in the New Year.

Solskjaer gave Williams his debut last season, with the England international making 36 appearances across all competitions for the Red Devils.

However, since the arrival of Telles, the 20-year-old has struggled for minutes.

Solskjaer often chooses Shaw at left-back, with the former Southampton star finally achieving some form of consistency after years of blowing hot and cold.

Telles is currently backup and that means that Williams could now be primed to depart, albeit on loan.