£60 million for a defender! Manchester United ready to splash the cash

Manchester United are preparing a backup plan to strengthen the left side of their defense.

Details: According to talkSPORT, Newcastle’s Lewis Hall remains Manchester United’s top transfer target at left-back. The club is ready to offer up to £60 million for the 21-year-old Englishman, but the Magpies’ management are reluctant to part with another key player this summer.

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Newcastle fear that selling Hall would further anger fans after a string of high-profile departures. That’s why the club might reject even a hefty offer, aiming to show supporters that the squad fire sale is officially over.

If negotiations stall, Manchester United will shift their focus to Antonee Robinson. The Fulham and US national team defender is already on the club’s shortlist and is seen as a more affordable and experienced option.

Robinson knows the Premier League inside out: he’s made 158 appearances in the English top flight, scoring once and providing 17 assists.

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