New Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is keen on bolstering his backline in the summer and Timber, his former charge at Ajax is his top target.
However, even though Manchester United are prioritising a move for Timber, they still have other centre-backs on their transfer radar.
And the Manchester giants have held two rounds of talks with the entourage of Braga star Carmo.
However, Ten Hag’s side are believed to consider the 22-year-old as an alternative option if they fail to land Timber.
Although Carmo missed the majority of the recently concluded campaign owing to injury, he was a regular for Braga once he became available for selection.
It has been claimed that the Mancunians want one more centre-back other than Timber in the summer.
In addition to Carmo and Timber, Manchester United are still keeping tabs on Villarreal star Pau Torres as they continue their hunt for reinforcements at centre-back.
