Manchester United are plotting a significant defensive shake-up ahead of next summer, with the club targeting Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall and Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert as part of a planned overhaul, according to the i newspaper.

Hall, who has established himself as one of England's more promising young full-backs, would represent a fresh option on the left flank. Truffert, capped by France, offers a proven alternative from the Premier League's rival clubs.

Martinez exit on the cards

The overhaul could also spell the end for Lisandro Martinez at Old Trafford. The Daily Mail reports that the Argentine defender may be shown the door next summer as the club undergoes a wholesale restructuring of its backline.

Adding to the sense of internal reflection at United, talkSPORT notes that those within the club's hierarchy now acknowledge they fell short in their ambitions during the summer transfer window — a window they accept did not deliver the reinforcements required.

Mateta open to Old Trafford switch

There may be January activity too. Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly open to making a move to Manchester United during the winter window, per talkSPORT.

Arteta nearly joined Newcastle

Elsewhere in the Premier League, The Telegraph reveals that Mikel Arteta came remarkably close to becoming the Newcastle United manager back in 2019 — just months before he was appointed Arsenal head coach.

Aston Villa are pressing ahead with contract talks on multiple fronts. The Athletic reports that midfielder Emiliano Buendia, 29, is set to put pen to paper on a new deal, while negotiations with 32-year-old Victor Lindelof and 19-year-old George Hemmings are also progressing.

Pavlidis price tag and Super League costs

On the continent, Tottenham are ready to invest as much as €100 million to secure Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis next summer, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.

In Spain, Marca reports that referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez has been removed from the upcoming El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Finally, The Athletic reveals that Real Madrid are demanding six Premier League clubs contribute to costs linked to the European Super League project — a request that is unlikely to be warmly received in England.