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Manchester United's chances of securing Lewis Hall from Newcastle United appear to be fading, particularly as the Magpies have already offloaded two players for substantial fees this summer and may soon also profit from selling Bruno Guimarães.
Guimarães is a target for Arsenal, while Sandro Tonali has completed a move to Tottenham Hotspur and Anthony Gordon is set to join Barcelona following a post-World Cup rest period.
Those three deals combined are expected to generate roughly $336 million (£250 million), leaving Newcastle with little financial incentive to part ways with Hall too. Fabrizio Romano reports that the club have no plans to sell and will make any approach from interested clubs "complicated."
Only an extraordinarily large bid from United could potentially alter Newcastle's stance. Considering that United still ideally need a third central midfielder, a left winger—depending on what happens with Marcus Rashford—and possibly a backup striker before the window closes, committing heavily to a single position seems improbable.
United have demonstrated this summer a willingness to walk away from targets whose price tags don't align with their model. Rather than matching what Spurs paid for Mateus Fernandes, the Red Devils instead used that budget to bring in both Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
Why Man Utd Need a Left Back
Manchester United managed last season largely because Luke Shaw emerged as a model of consistency. After enduring years of injury setbacks, the now 31-year-old featured in every Premier League fixture—only the second time since departing Southampton as a teenager in 2014 that he had made more than 30 appearances in a single league season.
Expecting Shaw to replicate that feat, with the Champions League adding at least eight additional games to the 2026–27 schedule and domestic cup runs likely to extend further, is unrealistic. Tyrell Malacia was let go at the end of June, and the only senior cover currently available—assuming Patrick Dorgu is now viewed as a winger rather than a fullback—comes from players repurposed from other positions: right backs Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui, and centre backs Ayden Heaven and Lisandro Martínez.
Academy product Harry Amass has caught the eye during the early stages of preseason, but rather than hand him a permanent first-team role, The Athletic recently reported that the club would be open to selling him for as little as $8 million (£6 million).
United could look for someone to provide short-term cover for Shaw over the next couple of seasons, or target a player they see as his eventual long-term successor. At 21—turning 22 next month—and already an England international, Hall fits squarely into the latter category.
Alternative Left Backs Man Utd Could Target
In terms of established Premier League pedigree, Tyrick Mitchell stands out as a strong option. The 26-year-old is no longer an unproven prospect, yet still has considerable years ahead of him. He is entering the final year of his contract at Crystal Palace, having started 36 of 38 league games in 2025–26 and played a part in the Eagles' UEFA Conference League triumph.
At his peak, Mitchell earned a place in the England squad under Gareth Southgate and is widely regarded as a defensively disciplined fullback—making him a reliable and steady choice.
Something of a late developer, David Raum has been a consistent presence in the Bundesliga over the past five years and has accumulated 39 caps for Germany in that same span. He is highly regarded for his ability to create chances and wrapped up 2025–26 with nine assists. His crossing ability is a notable strength, which could work well alongside a penalty-area forward like Benjamin Šeško.
Like Mitchell, he is also in the final year of his contract, this time with RB Leipzig.
Among other options with Premier League experience, USMNT left back Antonee Robinson has already been linked with a move to Old Trafford. He would represent more of a short-term solution rather than a long-term heir to Shaw's position.
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West Ham United's El Hadji Malick Diouf represents a longer-term investment. The 21-year-old Senegal international enjoyed a breakout campaign with the Hammers and was one of the few standout performers in a side that was relegated. Brentford have been linked with a move to bring him back to the top flight, though West Ham appear equally determined to hold onto him, much like Newcastle's stance on Hall.
Ferdi Kadıoğlu established himself as Brighton & Hove Albion's first-choice left back last season. The Seagulls have a strong track record in identifying and developing talent, having helped elevate Marc Cucurella's career after signing him from Getafe in 2021. The 26-year-old Türkiye international can also provide cover on the right flank or in more advanced positions.