Manchester United have been urged to ramp up their efforts to sign Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, with former defender Phil Bardsley claiming the left-back would be the ‘perfect’ addition at Old Trafford. Hall is seen as a better fit for United’s needs than Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has also been linked with a move to the club. Bardsley believes that while Lewis-Skelly is a talented player, he’s better suited to playing in midfield, and United don’t need another young player in that position. Instead, they need a proven defensive midfielder with experience to come in and own that position.
United have already made some significant moves in the transfer market this summer, strengthening their midfield options with the addition of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. However, they’ve been forced to look elsewhere for a left-back, with Fulham’s Antonee Robinson and Racing Santander’s Salinas also being considered. It’s clear that Michael Carrick is keen to bring in some new faces to bolster his squad, and a move for Hall or Lewis-Skelly could be on the cards.
Bardsley’s comments are likely to be music to the ears of United fans, who have been crying out for a new left-back to provide some competition for Shaw. While Lewis-Skelly is a talented player, he’s not necessarily the best fit for United’s needs, and a move for Hall could be a more sensible option. It’s worth noting that Lewis-Skelly still has four years remaining on his contract at Arsenal, and is valued at around £38.5m, so any move for him would likely be complicated and expensive.
As the transfer window continues to heat up, it’s likely that United will be linked with a number of different players. However, it’s clear that Hall is a top target for the club, and they’ll be doing everything they can to bring him to Old Trafford. With Carrick’s squad still looking a little light in certain areas, a move for Hall could be just what they need to take their team to the next level.
The situation is complex, with a number of different factors at play. Arsenal are likely to be reluctant to sell Lewis-Skelly, especially given his potential and his contract situation. Meanwhile, Newcastle will be keen to hold on to Hall, who has been one of their standout players in recent months. It’s going to be an interesting few weeks, as United look to bring in some new faces and strengthen their squad for the season ahead.
