Manchester United are set to continue their pursuit of Lewis Hall in their search for a new left-back despite once again being offered the chance to sign Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.
United's midfield and defensive priorities
The Red Devils have prioritised midfielders in the transfer window this summer, completing deals for Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. It's understood the club would like to add another central midfielder before the deadline, however, there are other areas which still need strengthening ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign.
United would ideally like to add another left-back who has the potential to become Luke Shaw's long-term successor at Old Trafford.
Hall remains the priority target
Hall has been a priority target despite doubts over whether Newcastle, having already sanctioned significant sales for Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, would consider doing a deal. But United's stance hasn't changed according to The Sun, who claim they have no interest in pursuing a deal for Lewis-Skelly.
The Arsenal midfielder has featured prominently for the Premier League champions at left-back and was previously offered to United via an intermediary back in January. At the time, they were understood to be more receptive to a deal, although they were quoted a price of around £60million for the 19-year-old.
Arsenal's financial flexibility and Chelsea interest
Arsenal have grand ambitions to level up the squad that came within a whisker of a Premier League and Champions League double and player sales will be necessary to facilitate further quality signings. As an academy graduate, any funds raised from selling Lewis-Skelly would equate to pure profit, giving Arsenal greater financial flexibility in the market. Chelsea have also been offered the chance to sign Lewis-Skelly.
Hall remains United's priority transfer target and, while Newcastle do not want to lose him, the player is keen on moving to Old Trafford, the report adds.
Hall's impact and Newcastle's new coach
His desire to pursue a new challenge is likely to represent an early headache for the club's new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, who has replaced Eddie Howe at the helm.
Hall has established himself as one of the top left-back's in the Premier League since joining Newcastle from Chelsea back in 2023. The 21-year-old made 30 appearances in the league for Newcastle last term, scoring one goal.
