Manchester United are preparing for significant changes across their backline next summer, setting their sights on Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall. The 22-year-old England international is reportedly eager to secure a switch to Old Trafford, while Bournemouth’s 24-year-old French defender Adrien Truffert is also on the club’s shortlist, according to reports compiled by BBC Sport.
Defensive Movements and Continental Interest
The planned defensive reshuffle at Old Trafford could also see departures, with 28-year-old Argentine centre-back Lisandro Martinez expected to leave Manchester United once the current campaign concludes. Further up the pitch, United are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace’s 28-year-old winger Ismaila Sarr, though Turkish side Galatasaray also remain keen on the Senegal international.
Elsewhere in London, Real Madrid are maintaining their pursuit of Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori. However, the Gunners have indicated that only an extraordinary bid would convince them to part ways with the 24-year-old Italy international. Arsenal and Liverpool have also registered interest in Barcelona’s 19-year-old defender Xavi Espart, but the Catalan club intend to dismiss all approaches for the teenager, who possesses a buyout clause exceeding £84m.
Striker Targets and Contract Developments
Arsenal are also assessing attacking reinforcements ahead of the winter window, monitoring Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi. The 22-year-old German attacker carries a reported price tag of around £42m. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro would give serious consideration to an offer from either Real Madrid or Barcelona should the opportunity arise.
Newcastle United are positioning themselves to recruit AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori on a free transfer when the 28-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are progressing with internal squad business, preparing to finalize a fresh deal for Argentine playmaker Emiliano Buendia alongside ongoing contract discussions with 32-year-old Swedish defender Victor Lindelof and 19-year-old prospect George Hemmings.
Source: BBC Sport
