Manchester United have identified Newcastle defender Lewis Hall as one of several options in their search for a new left-back. Standard Sport understands Hall is a long-standing target, though a deal would be difficult to negotiate at this time.
Left-back search
United are in the market for a left-back as Luke Shaw, 31, enters the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford. Sources have insisted they are not pursuing a move for Arsenal's versatile defender Myles Lewis-Skelly.
The club are still assessing what their priority position is heading into the final month of the summer transfer window, with reinforcements also needed in attack.
Newcastle reluctant to lose Hall
Newcastle are reluctant to lose any more key players before the deadline on September 1. Midfielder Sandro Tonali has already joined Tottenham, winger Anthony Gordon has moved to Barcelona, and captain Bruno Guimaraes is edging towards a switch to Arsenal.
Hall made 47 appearances in all competitions for Newcastle last season but was not called up by Thomas Tuchel to England's World Cup squad. The 21-year-old has been a key player since joining from Chelsea in a £28m permanent deal in 2024 following a loan spell, though he has battled injury issues during his time on Tyneside.
United's summer business
United have already made three signings so far this summer, bringing in midfield duo Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans from Chelsea and Aston Villa for a combined fee of around £85m, plus veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer following his exit from Leeds.
They have also signed teenage goalkeeper Kit Margetson after agreeing a compensation package with Swansea, having previously swooped for highly-rated Tottenham youngster Tynan Thompson.
Despite adding Santos and Tielemans to their ranks, United are believed to be keen on signing another central midfielder. They had also enquired about the terms of a deal for Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville before his £59.6m switch from West Ham to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal earlier this month.
Pre-season continues
United's pre-season tour of Europe continues this weekend when they take on back-to-back Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg, Sweden.
