United had planned to make a formal approach for Hall, but the move has not materialised, and there is now a growing sense that they will pull back from the idea.
Newcastle had no intention of selling Hall and would have placed a significant valuation on the defender. But this summer has already shown that they can struggle to hold on to their best talent when challenged, making it possible that United could have tested the situation with an official offer.
United made initial enquiries through intermediaries and felt there was a good level of interest from Hall in making the move. Yet sources are now unconvinced that United will take the deal forward, due to Newcastle's club stance.
One of Man United's clear objectives has been to ensure they do not overpay for new signings in this market and, as such, new transfer targets have begun to emerge.
Attention is turning to other options, with sources confident that United will still sign a new left-back before the transfer window closes.
RB Leipzig’s 28-year-old defender David Raum is in the picture and would add a good level of experience. He could be available for £34 million if United were to make an approach.
Club Brugge defender Joaquin Seys, 21, is more of an emerging talent also admired by United’s recruitment team and is valued at a similar price point. Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas, 19, has also been scouted.
Premier League tested options could include Fulham's USA international Antonee Robinson, or West Ham United's El Hadji Malick Diouf.
United have Luke Shaw available for this season, while Patrick Dorgu is likely to be used as a left-sided attacker as well as a left-back. Noussair Mazraoui is an established player that could be used in the role if needed.
The transfer window has started to stutter for United, who are also now planning for life with Marcus Rashford back in the side. He will be competing for a position on the left flank if he stays, but could also be used at centre-forward.
The ideal plan this summer was for United to sign a third central midfielder, a left-back and a forward. While there remains confidence that United will bring in a new full-back, parts of their plan are certainly looking uncertain.
Dean Jones is a transfer news and football insider for Flashscore, since 2025. He has been a journalist on leading UK newspapers and websites over the past 20 years, establishing himself as an authoritative and trusted voice in the industry.
