Manchester United are reportedly tracking Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall and Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert as part of preparations for a defensive overhaul. According to newspaper reports, the club’s hierarchy also acknowledges they failed to adequately strengthen the squad during the summer transfer window.
Manchester United Transfer and Squad News
Defender Lisandro Martinez could potentially leave the club next summer as part of the planned squad revamp. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly open to making a move to Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens in January.
Premier League Updates
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly came close to taking the managerial job at Newcastle United in 2019, only months before moving to North London. At Aston Villa, midfielder Emiliano Buendia is preparing to put pen to paper on a new contract, while negotiations with Victor Lindelof and youngster George Hemmings are also moving forward.
European Football News
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly willing to invest €100m next summer to secure Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis. In Spain, referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez has been taken off refereeing duties for the upcoming El Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and Real Madrid are reportedly asking six Premier League clubs to cover their portion of European Super League legal costs.
Source: SkySports | News
