Manchester United are taking initial steps towards signing Torino defender Gleison Bremer in the summer.

The Red Devils know they have to refresh their defence, with Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof experiencing difficult seasons in the Premier League.

Brazilian defender Bremer is one who has caught United's eye this season.

And initial contact has been made by United over a potential transfer, per TuttoJuve - via SportWitness.

In play style, Bremer is compared to United captain Maguire, as he is tall, powerful, and a serious aerial threat.

However, he is younger, quicker, and seen as a leader despite only being 24.

Bremer has gone from strength to strength in Italy after earning a move to Torino from Atletico Mineiro in 2018.