Manchester United eye Lewis Hall and Antonee Robinson in left-back search
Manchester United are monitoring Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall and Fulham’s Antonee Robinson as they look to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the new season.
Manager Michael Carrick is preparing his squad for a return to the Champions League and has identified the left flank as a priority area for reinforcement.
Tyrell Malacia is departing Old Trafford this summer, leaving Luke Shaw as the club’s sole senior specialist in the position.
With Patrick Dorgu expected to be utilised in a more advanced attacking role, further defensive depth is urgently required.
Newcastle resistance expected for Hall
The Red Devils have held a long-standing interest in Hall and could make a formal approach if a viable opportunity arises.
However, Newcastle are expected to demand a significant fee for the defender, having paid Chelsea £28m for his services two years ago.
The talented full-back will be eager for consistent game time to push his international claims after missing out on Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.
Regular starters Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui are capable of deputising on the left, but securing natural cover remains the primary objective.
Fulham and academy options considered
Robinson has also emerged as a prominent candidate to provide experienced competition at Old Trafford.
The USA international’s availability remains uncertain as he waits to assess his role under a newly appointed head coach at Craven Cottage.
Internal solutions are also being carefully evaluated by the United coaching staff.
Highly rated 19-year-old prospect Harry Amass will be given a chance to impress during pre-season preparations.
The teenager recently recovered from an injury that curtailed an otherwise highly impressive loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday.
Goalkeeping overhaul looms
Alongside defensive additions, United are actively searching for a backup goalkeeper to support newly established number one Senne Lammens.
Andre Onana has returned from a loan stint at Trabzonspor but is not expected to compete for a starting berth.
The returning goalkeeper’s future is heavily anticipated to be away from Manchester.
Turkish international Altay Bayindir is also likely to depart, accelerating the need for further reinforcements between the posts.