Man Utd eye Myles Lewis-Skelly as left‑back gap widens

Man Utd find themselves scrambling for a left‑back after a 2‑0 loss to newly promoted Hull exposed a glaring defensive gap, and the club’s early transfer approach has zeroed in on Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis‑Skelly as a potential solution in the short term.

Defeat exposes squad gaps

CommentsSportMark Whiley Sports Writer04:30, 23 Aug reported that ImagesMichael Carrick has plenty to ponder after Manchester United's 2‑0 defeat at Hull(Image, a snapshot supplied by Getty Images). The loss underscored the urgent need for reinforcements as United entered the season with the worst possible start.

United have already bolstered their midfield by signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, while Carlos Baleba is on the way from Brighton, adding depth ahead of the Champions League schedule.

Left‑back target under negotiation

With the Champions League now on the calendar, United consider a new left‑back essential; they are linked with Arsenal’s Myles Lewis‑Skelly and Newcastle’s Lewis Hall as possible arrivals before the September 1 transfer window closes.

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Arsenal indicated willingness to let Lewis‑Skelly leave, but their valuation was deemed “too high” by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, prompting United to walk away. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta later insisted he is “100 per cent” certain the youngster will stay at the Gunners.

Hall is reportedly in talks over a new Newcastle contract and a place in the players’ leadership team under boss Matthias Jaissle. Meanwhile, Aston Villa have approached United about striker Joshua Zirkzee, who is also linked with Napoli; Villa’s interest, noted by Fabrizio Romano, remains in its early stages. OUR MAN UTD continue to monitor these developments.

United must resolve the left‑back dilemma and other pending moves before the September 1 deadline, or risk entering the Champions League campaign without adequate cover.