Man Utd told to sign 'perfect' Premier League star over Myles Lewis-Skelly

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United are scouring the market for a left-back this summer (Picture: Getty)

Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has urged the club to ramp up their efforts to sign Lewis Hall, claiming the Newcastle star would be the ‘perfect’ addition at Old Trafford.

United have made inroads addressing their number one priority this summer, strengthening their midfield options with the addition of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for a combined fee of around £83million.

However, the true extent of United’s transfer ambitions are yet to be fully fulfilled, with club bosses desperate to further close the gap on Arsenal and Manchester City following an end-of-season resurgence under Michael Carrick last term.

Luke Shaw is currently the only left-back specialist in Carrick’s squad – with Harry Amass expected to leave on loan again this season – and left-back is the new area of focus at the Theatre of Dreams.

England international Hall reportedly finds himself at the top of United’s wishlist for the role on the back of three excellent seasons at St James’ Park.

But while Hall is said to be ‘keen’ on a proposed switch to the red half of Manchester, the Magpies are insistent that the sought-after 21-year-old is not for sale.

It means United have been forced to turn to potential alternatives in the transfer market, namely Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, Racing Santander’s Jorge Salinas and Fulham’s Antonee Robinson.

Newcastle have told the Red Devils that Hall is not for sale (Picture: Getty)

The England full-back is reportedly ‘keen’ on a move to Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)

According to Bardsley, though, United should not abandon their pursuit of Hall without a fight given the youngster would suit Carrick’s squad ‘to a tee’

‘There’s still time in the transfer window but they need at least one more midfielder, someone who is more defensively-minded, and another left-back,’ the ex-United, Sunderland and Scotland full-back told Casinolyze.

‘Luke Shaw has looked sharp in pre-season but with his injury record you always worry. I don’t think you can always rely on him for a full season, especially when United are back in the Champions League, because of the amount of games they’ll have to play.

Bardsley says Hall would be ‘perfect’ for Carrick’s squad (Picture: Getty)

‘Lewis Hall from Newcastle United would be the perfect fit. It’s just a question of getting him out of Newcastle United this summer when they’ve already sold so many players and lost Eddie Howe.

‘He’s a Premier League proven player though and a great age.

‘I think the way he plays suits Manchester United to a tee.’

Lewis-Skelly is better used as a central midfielder, according to Bardsley (Picture: Getty)

Bardsley is adamant that Hall would be a far more sensible signing that Lewis-Skelly, despite the latter’s undoubted ‘quality’.