Newcastle United may have to fend off interest from Bayern Munich, as well as Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, to keep Lewis Hall this summer.
TEAMtalk claim that while the Magpies have “no intention” of selling the defender, they could face a “battle” to keep him regardless.
With the exception of his former club Chelsea, the other four interested teams are set to have Champions League football next season, and there are concerns that Hall could be tempted if offers are made.
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There is no indication that he would force a move away from St James’ Park, where he has spent the last three years.
Newcastle United have other players they’d prefer to sell
Hall has been one of Eddie Howe’s best players in what has been a rather forgettable season, so you would expect any offers for him to be given short shrift
Money will need to be raised to fund the club’s revamp of the first-team squad, but the likes of Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento are said to be more likely to be offloaded if bids are tabled.
Bayern are also keen on Gordon, although there are doubts over whether they are prepared to match the England international’s £80m asking price.
It would take a big sum to tempt the club into offloading Hall
TEAMtalk report that the Magpies value the 21-year-old at around £55m, but that seems pretty low for a player of his age and potential.
It should not be forgotten that they paid £35m (including add-ons) to make Hall’s move from Chelsea permanent in the summer of 2024, and he has improved massively during the intervening period.
Reports suggest Livramento is on the market for £60m, and you would think Hall would fetch a higher amount than him.
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