Manchester United clearly still need a new left-back after learning Newcastle United’s stance on selling Lewis Hall.

Hall had been at the top of the Red Devils’ wishlist as they looked to give Luke Shaw competition but the Magpies have made it clear they don’t intend to sell. That is a real nuisance for Michael Carrick, who, as it stands, is heading into his first full season as manager with just two signings made.

INEOS were expected to be extremely busy this summer and started the window off well with the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Since then, it’s been quiet at Old Trafford with little transfer activity frustrating fans, and a 4-2 pre-season friendly loss to AC Milan made it clear Carrick needs more.

Man Utd Should Hijack Diouf Deal

While a move Hall now looks to be off the cards, United should still be exploring the market for a new left-back. The solution is West Ham United’s El Hadji Malick Diouf, who looks likely to be on the move before the window closes on September 1st.

GIVEMESPORT’s senior correspondent Ben Jacobs reports that Brentford have resumed their pursuit of the Senegalese full-back. The issue is that there is a ‘gulf in valuation’ paving the way for other clubs to hijack the Bees’ move.

United should consider swooping for Diouf who impressed despite the Hammers’ relegation last season. A modern left-back who has pace, power and a fierce left-footed strike, he could prove to be an outstanding Hall alternative.

Diouf’s attacking qualities have earned plaudits since he arrived in English football last summer. At just 21, he is still young and could be the long-term Shaw replacement the Reds need to sign sooner rather than later.

English presenter Jamie Boyce, a West Ham supporter, gave a glowing verdict on Diouf last season:

A deal for Diouf is said to cost around £40m (per TEAMtalk), much more reasonably priced than one for Hall, who’d likely cost at least £60-70m. If INEOS are wise, they wait and see how much Brentford is prepared to offer and enter the race at that ballpark.

Man Utd Have To Make Three Signings

United cannot start Carrick’s permanent reign and the new season back in the Champions League with just two additions made. It was widely reported that the club would be one of the busiest this summer but a lack of business has raised alarm bells with just a week until their opener against Hull City.

While a new left-back is a priority, so too should be a third midfield signing given Mason Mount’s recurring injury struggles. Santos and Tielemans are impressive acquisitions, but a powerful defensive midfielder should have been signed to address Casemiro’s departure.

There are also problems in attack with Benjamin Sesko set to start the season on the sidelines. The Slovenian’s backup, Joshua Zirkzee, has failed to convince and is linked with a return to Serie A.

If INEOS can deliver a new left-back, holding midfielder and striker, the mood will completely shift. But it is worrying that they haven’t landed a third signing since Tielemans was signed back on July 14th and the likes of Ipswich Town and Coventry City have outspent them.

Footage of two Arsenal players’ actions after their 2026 Community Shield triumph has emerged and sparked a big reaction from supporters online.

Arsenal were crowned Community Shield winners on Sunday afternoon after they dismantled Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City at The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

The Gunners came racing out of the blocks and took the lead inside the opening 30 seconds through Riccardo Calafiori.

Mikel Arteta’s side doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark when Kai Havertz’s header squeaked past Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Arsenal put the result beyond all doubt just after the half-time break courtesy of Martin Odegaard’s well-taken strike. There were no further goals as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 victory.

Two Arsenal Players Watch On As Teammates Celebrate

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Arsenal’s players and staff were delighted with their victory, and they jubilantly celebrated with the trophy after the final whistle. However, two players did not join in during the trophy lift.

Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri both played no part in Wales after being excluded from the squad. Both players have been linked with moves away during the summer.

It is believed that the club are trying to get rid of Martinelli, while Nwaneri, who made Arsenal history in 2022 when he became their youngest-ever player, has also been tipped to leave.

Arsenal fans are now convinced that the two players will depart north London this summer after footage showed them not joining in during the trophy celebrations.

As Arsenal’s players and staff were on the podium, Martinelli and Nwaneri kept their distance and watched on from the sidelines. They only joined the celebrations after being called over by Gabriel Magalhães.

The footage has sparked a big reaction from Arsenal supporters.

One fan said: ‘It’s very sad to watch this’, while another commented: ‘This is heartbreaking’. A third wrote: ‘This is not pleasant to see’, while a fourth stated: ‘This hurts my soul. The biggest reminder that football is a business’.

A fifth wrote: ‘Nah this is sad… without Ethan we would’ve finished 5th the season before last and Martinelli was scoring crucial goals to help get us to the Champions League final.’

Mikel Arteta Calls For Rule Change

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Teams are only allowed to name substitutes per match. Speaking after the match, Arteta slammed the rule and said teams should be able to name more players on their bench. He said:

Arsenal’s attention now turns to retaining their Premier League trophy. Their campaign gets underway on Friday evening when they welcome newly-promoted Coventry City to the Emirates Stadium.