Manchester United have already completed two major midfield signings this summer, but the club's transfer activity is far from over. Andrey Santos arrived from Chelsea for £50million and Youri Tielemans joined from Aston Villa for £35m, yet United remain active in the market as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen further.
The focus has now shifted to other areas, with a defender and another midfielder both on the radar. Here are the latest headlines from Old Trafford.
United 'internally approve' Hall transfer
Lewis Hall has emerged as a top target for United this summer, with reports that an official approach for the Newcastle defender has been internally approved. The England international has been linked with a move away from St James' Park for some time, and United are among several Premier League clubs monitoring him.
The Red Devils see Hall as a potential long-term replacement for Luke Shaw and are reportedly considering an opening bid of around £60m for the 21-year-old. Hall is under contract at Newcastle until 2029, but significant upheaval at the club could open the door to an exit.
Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and manager Eddie Howe have all left in recent weeks, while Bruno Guimaraes is expected to follow in the coming days. Hall could yet follow them, though Newcastle's summer sales have strengthened their negotiating position. Having already raised around £170m from player departures - a figure that could rise towards £250m if Guimaraes joins Arsenal - the Magpies are under no financial pressure to sell.
Scott 'open to Man Utd move'
United could make their third major midfield signing of the summer, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott reportedly open to joining Carrick's side. The 22-year-old is attracting significant interest from across the Premier League, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal also tracking him.
Scott is considering all options at this stage, with no clear frontrunner in the race. Chelsea recently saw a £64m offer rejected by Bournemouth, though that does not put them ahead of their rivals in a fiercely contested battle. The Cherries value Scott at around £70m, but that asking price could climb closer to £80m given the competition for his services.
United remain keen to add another central midfielder after their pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson collapsed. However, their recent recruitment strategy has focused on more measured, cost-effective deals rather than marquee spending.
