Birmingham City boss Chris Hughton is reportedly targeting Manchester United defender Ritchie De Laet for a loan move.
De Laet recently returned to Old Trafford after a loan spell at Norwich City was cut short due to injury.
The Belgian international made just three appearances for the Canaries in what was meant to be a season-long loan.
Hughton is said to be keen to bring in a defender due to full-back Stephen Carr's persistent knee problem.
Birmingham are currently fifth in the Championship, eight points off leaders Southampton.
