Manchester United could turn to a Premier League rival as they look to add depth at left-back this summer. Michael Carrick is set to be given a sizable chunk of cash as the club look to build on the relative success of last season that saw them finish third in the Premier League.
The Red Devils have had some rare success in the market of late, switching their focus to ensure a chunk of their business involves proven Premier League players. Such signings never come cheap, but there is a reduced gamble, and signings like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have helped prove that point.
United have already signed Ederson from Atalanta this summer, and they are now set to return to the Premier League fountain, according to a fresh report.
Hall becomes surprise target
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Lewis Hall
One position United could do with more depth in is the left-back spot. Luke Shaw is getting no younger, and he has dealt with plenty of injury issues, while Tyrell Malacia has left the club, leaving only youngster Diego Léon as an alternative.
A left-back signing is highly likely this summer, and The Sun report that the Red Devils are considering a deal for Newcastle United's Lewis Hall. It's reported Hall is upset with Newcastle over missing out on the England squad, with Eddie Howe having played him out of position and substituted him at half-time during the final run of games.
The report claims Newcastle maintain there is no rift between Hall and Howe, but United are still said to be hoping to exploit the situation by offering Hall a starting spot at left-back.
A price tag of £80million has been floated by some, which would make Hall the most expensive left-back of all time, ahead of Lucas Hernandez, who joined Bayern Munich for €80million back in 2019.
That would take a sizable chunk out of United's budget, and they still need a starting holding midfielder this summer, along with some other bits and pieces.
Hall's price tag is not without reason
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Newcastle paid £28million to sign Hall from Chelsea as a youngster, and that proved to be a wise deal. He is now a staple of the Magpies starting XI at the tender age of 21, and there is still plenty to come from the England international.
Hall has attracted plenty of praise during his young career, but one of the more glowing reviews came from TalkSport pundit Jason Cundy, who said: "I think that consistently, Lewis Hall has been, without a doubt, for me, the best English left back in the country. He attacks, his positional sense, his weight of cross, his pass, his energy levels.
"He knows when to support the wide man, knows when to overlap, he's a brilliant player. Lewis Hall, from when I saw him at Chelsea to now...I think he could actually move to a top five or six club in the world.
"I think he's got that in him, I'm not joking, he could be at Real Madrid. I think he could be that good. It's a big statement, but I've seen him develop and Newcastle fans won't thank me for saying this, but he really is that good.
"I think he could [go on to play for Real Madrid]. You think about other left-backs around the world. We'll see this summer where he really is. He is top, top drawer."
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