Manchester United target Hall and Truffert for left-back role

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 21:38 · Archive

Manchester United are considering moves for Newcastle's Lewis Hall and Bournemouth's Adrien Truffert to strengthen at left-back.

Manchester United abandoned their attempt to sign Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall this summer after the club refused to sell the 22-year-old England international without an extraordinary offer. Hall had been keen to join United to play Champions League football, but Newcastle stood firm despite uncertainty over manager Eddie Howe's position.

United's hierarchy have now acknowledged that failing to bring in left-back support was a significant mistake. The club had prioritised central midfield during the summer transfer window, signing Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155million. Left-back remains an area of weakness with only Luke Shaw and academy product Harry Amass available as options.

The club are now plotting a defensive overhaul for next summer and will revisit a deal for Hall. Bournemouth and France defender Adrien Truffert, 24, is also on United's radar as an alternative target in the position.

How it is being reported

• Man Utd revisit deal for Hall - Wednesday gossipManchester United targeting Lewis Hall and Adrien Truffert, Real Madrid remain interested in Riccardo Calafiori, Liverpool and Arsenal both keen on Xavi Espart, plus more.BBC Sport · 20 Oct, 21:17
• Man Utd eyeing France left-back as transfer alternative to Lewis HallManchester United accept they made a mistake not strengthening at left-back (Picture: Getty) Manchester United are reportedly mulling over a move to sign Bournemouth and France left-back Adrien Truffert. Central midfield was identified as United’s primary area of focus at the start of the summer…Metro · 20 Oct, 14:48

In this story: Manchester United · Lewis Hall · Adrien Truffert · Newcastle United · Bournemouth · Luke Shaw

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