Manchester United have secured a breakthrough in their pursuit of Lewis Hall. The Red Devils have identified the Newcastle left-back as a long-term option, and Hall is said to be open to joining United. While Newcastle remain insistent he isn't for sale, Hall's willingness to leave could force the Magpies' hand, with a fee of around £60million potentially tempting them into a sale.
Premier League clubs scramble ahead of new season
This time next week, the Premier League season will be underway. Clubs across the league and beyond are scrambling to get as much business done as possible before the window closes.
There have been some big-money moves confirmed already this summer, with Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, Elliot Anderson to Manchester City and Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal chief among them. But all of the major players are still being linked with players, and time is running out for deals to be completed.
Man Utd and City continue rebuilds
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick confirmed his side are eyeing up deals between now and deadline day. Across town, Manchester City's rebuild post-Pep Guardiola continues.
Arsenal and Liverpool both want forward additions, as do Tottenham, who have been tipped to sign two attackers before deadline day. With around three weeks of the window left to play, clubs are running out of time to get those deals done.
