Manchester United targets new left-back and midfielder before transfer deadline

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Manchester United targets new left-back and midfielder before transfer deadline
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Manchester United is expected to pursue additional signings before the transfer window closes next month. The club, under new ownership from INEOS, prioritizes acquiring a left-back and a third midfielder following the signings of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. A potential move for a striker is also being considered to support Benjamin Sesko, who has not participated in pre-season due to injury. Reports indicate that Newcastle's Lewis Hall is their main target for the left-back position, while there are considerations for RB Leipzig's David Raum as an alternative. Manchester United has also been offered Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, who prefers to stay with his current club.

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  • Manchester United aims to bolster squad depth before the transfer window closes.
  • New left-back and midfielder are top targets for INEOS ownership.
  • Benjamin Sesko remains sidelined, increasing the need for a striker.
  • Lewis Hall is the first-choice left-back target with Newcastle resistant to selling.
  • Reports suggest a potential move for David Raum from RB Leipzig.
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  • 10:25 AMYahoo SportsJourno tells Man Utd fans which players they can expect INEOS to try and sign before end of window
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It’s safe to say Manchester United are expected to do plenty more business before the transfer window slams shut next month.According to Ben Jacobs (via The United Stand), there are three positions ...

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