Felix Keith

Newcastle’s expected agreement to sign versatile full-back Amar Dedic for around £30 million could make it more willing to consider selling Lewis Hall, Manchester United’s leading left-back target. Hall has three years left on his Newcastle contract and is reportedly valued at £60 million, but a transfer request could pressure the club to negotiate. United have already strengthened midfield and goalkeeping but still view a left-back as essential, with Joaquin Seys and Jorge Salinas among the alternatives if Hall cannot be signed.

Jadon Sancho is a free agent after Manchester United released him when his contract expired at the end of June. While training privately at tenth-tier Flixton FC in Greater Manchester, comments praising the club’s facilities prompted speculation that he might join the non-league side. Flixton owner Christopher Garcia clarified that Sancho was not on trial and that no transfer discussions took place, saying he used the facilities to maintain fitness. Sancho is reportedly considering options in the Middle East, including Al-Rayyan and the Saudi Pro League, or a return to European football.