United linked with Hall and Truffert as Conte speculation grows

Manchester United are reported to be considering renewed interest in Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall and Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert, while speculation about Antonio Conte’s potential interest in the managerial role continues ahead of Sunday’s match against Bournemouth. The reported transfer interest comes as United manager Michael Carrick faces pressure after the team went seven matches without a win in all competitions, including a 4-1 Champions League defeat away to Como on Wednesday. United are 13th in the Premier League table. The club has not announced a decision about Carrick’s position. Reports attributed to The i Paper say United may revive their pursuit of Hall, 22, after Newcastle previously resisted a sale and gave the left-back a new long-term contract. The same reporting says Hall is receptive to a move. United are also said to be monitoring Truffert, who is expected to leave Bournemouth next summer amid interest from other clubs. Neither a bid nor an agreement has been reported. Conte, who left Napoli at the end of last season, has been linked with a possible return to Juventus as well as United. TMW Radio reported that Conte wants guarantees from...