United Turn to Leipzig Captain as Hall Alternative Emerges

Manchester United are weighing up a summer move for RB Leipzig captain David Raum, with the Germany international viewed as a potential alternative to Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall.

The interest was reported by TEAMtalk and relayed in ESPN’s daily transfer roundup, which lists Raum among the left-backs on United’s radar.

Raum emerges as a left-back option

TEAMtalk reports that Hall looks set to remain at St James’ Park, leaving United to consider alternatives at left-back. Raum has been identified as one such option.

Raum, 28, is Leipzig’s captain and a Germany international. His contract reportedly includes a £34 million release clause, although the report states that United believe a deal could be negotiated closer to £30 million if the player is keen on a move to Old Trafford.

The Hall situation

Hall remains the player against whom Raum is being assessed in the report, with United weighing a move for the Leipzig left-back as a potential alternative.

For now, the reported interest leaves Raum as a possible option for United while Hall is expected to stay at Newcastle.