Manchester United are ready to plot a move for Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall as part of the defensive shake-up ahead of next summer.
According to Fichajes, Lewis Hall is emerging as a big target for Manchester United ahead of next summer. The Red Devils are planning a €200 million outlay to build their squad, with the Newcastle United star seen as a big addition to the left-back position.
Manchester United are making huge plans for their summer window, as they are eager to continue with their squad rebuilding. The club have identified multiple key areas of their squad that need reinforcements, with central midfield the position of utmost priority.
While some high-profile names are being linked, Manchester United are willing to fork out €200 million on new stars. The spending also includes a new left-back, with Lewis Hall being targeted as a priority option by the club, while there are links to Nathaniel Brown of Eintracht Frankfurt.
It is the Newcastle United star who looks like the priority if Manchester United can get a deal in place for Hall. The defender has grown in stature since his move to Newcastle United from Chelsea, and is currently one of the best left-backs in the division.
Should Newcastle United signal their intent to consider offers, Manchester United will not be alone in the race. Hall is seen as an essential arrival, as they are eager to provide Luke Shaw with competition. Earlier reports from the season even indicated the club are ready to sell Shaw, which could see the Newcastle United star assume the role of a starter at left-back.
Will Manchester United sign Lewis Hall?
The idea to sign Hall may signal a big show of intent, but there are big challenges ahead, starting with efforts to convince Newcastle United to sell the 21-year-old. At the moment, the Magpies are not even thinking about considering offers for the full-back, which would in turn see them place a premium price point on the English defender.
Manchester United’s idea is designed around having Hall and Shaw compete for the left-back role next season, while upgrading on Patrick Dorgu. They view the latter in the long term, which then makes sense in pursuing Hall.
