Manchester United are keeping close watch on two defensive prospects as they look to bolster their squad depth at left-back, according to reports from The Guardian. The club is considering Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall and Fulham’s Antonee Robinson as potential acquisitions to provide additional options for manager Michael Carrick’s backline.
In other transfer activity across the Premier League, Aston Villa continue negotiations regarding Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, as reported by the Daily Mail. Tottenham are moving forward with their coaching staff adjustments, bringing in Brighton’s Andrew Crofts to join Roberto De Zerbi’s backroom team.
Arsenal have received positive news on the injury front, with defender Ben White cleared to participate in pre-season preparations following recovery from a knee injury. Fellow Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber expressed optimism about his return timeline, indicating he hopes to be available soon.
In a notable development at Tottenham, academy player Elijah Upson has elected to reject a professional contract offer in favor of joining Arsenal. Across the Scottish leagues, Hearts have finalized a transfer agreement worth £500,000 to acquire midfielder Laurent Mendy from Forest Green, while Rangers are set to complete multiple squad changes with the arrival of Vanja Dragojevic and departure of Brazilian striker Danilo.