Man Utd get green light for Lewis Hall transfer as £70m star wants move | Football | Sport

Manchester United are attempting to build a squad capable of competing on all fronts next season, having played just 40 matches in total in 2025/26. Michael Carrick and INEOS have wasted little time in recruiting for the first team, with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans quickly arriving in a bid to replace the departing Casemiro.

Karl Darlow was also brought in to strengthen the goalkeeping department, but more negotiations are ongoing in terms of player sales and signings. Left-back remains an area that United are keen on improving, despite Luke Shaw registering a fully-fit season, while more midfield additions are eyed. Here, Express Sport runs down the latest news concerning transfers at Old Trafford.

Lewis Hall has become a primary target for United this summer, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claiming that an official bid for the Newcastle defender has received internal approval. The England international has been linked with a departure from St James’ Park for some time, with United amongst several Premier League giants closely monitoring his situation.

The Red Devils view Hall as a possible long-term successor to Shaw and are weighing up an initial offer in the region of £60m for the 21-year-old. While Hall remains contracted to Newcastle until 2029, the considerable turmoil at the club could feasibly create an opportunity for departure.

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The Magpies have already witnessed Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and manager Eddie Howe all depart in recent weeks, while Bruno Guimaraes is expected to follow in the coming days. Hall may yet join them in leaving, though Newcastle’s successful summer sales could actually bolster their bargaining position.

Having already raised approximately £170m through player exits, a sum that could climb towards £250m should Guimaraes complete his mooted move to Arsenal, Newcastle face no financial necessity to sell Hall.

United may be poised to complete their third significant midfield acquisition of the summer, with Bournemouth star Alex Scott reportedly receptive to the prospect of joining Carrick’s outfit. The 22-year-old is drawing considerable attention from throughout the Premier League, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal also monitoring his circumstances.

Scott is understood to be weighing up all possibilities at this juncture, with no obvious favourite having emerged in the battle for his services. Chelsea recently had a £64m bid turned down by Bournemouth, though that does not automatically place them in front of their competitors in what continues to be a hotly contested transfer pursuit.

The Cherries are believed to rate Scott at approximately £70m, but considering the extent of competition for his signature, that valuation could rise nearer to £80m. United would subsequently need to assess whether such a substantial investment constitutes sound business.

The Red Devils remain eager to secure another central midfielder following the collapse of their pursuit of Atalanta star Ederson, but their recent transfer approach has generally centred on more calculated, budget-conscious deals rather than headline signings.