Manchester United are scouring the market for a potential long-term successor to Luke Shaw, and have landed on Lewis Hall as a suitable candidate.
That’s according to Manchester Evening News journalist Tyrone Marshall, who adds that a ‘deal could be done’ to bring in the Newcastle United starlet.
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Luke Shaw: The state of play
Shaw, singled out by Pep Guardiola as one of the manager’s*‘favourite players’*, completed a career-first in 2025/2026 by starting every single Premier League fixture.
Luke Shaw is on the scoresheet for the first time since January 2023! 😰 pic.twitter.com/sLhUictY6g
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 17, 2026
However, with his injury record since joining United in 2014 leaving much to be desired, INEOS understandably harbour concerns over the 30-year-old’s fitness, especially when heading into a campaign where Champions League football will be back in the schedule for the first time since 2023.
That’s why club chiefs are looking to be ahead of the curve by acquiring Shaw’s long-term replacement early doors – perhaps even as early as this summer.
United set sights on Lewis Hall despite Magpies reluctance
United have been linked with Hall, 21, on numerous occasions in recent months, so there’s certainly some substance to the speculation.
Lewis Hall largely blames Eddie Howe for missing out on World Cup place and is seeking a move from Newcastle. #mufc in the market for a long-term left backhttps://t.co/Ovow3c6H5W
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) June 11, 2026
Newcastle will be doing their utmost to keep hold of the youngster, but reports have suggested that a bid in the region of £70 million would essentially force them into facilitating a deal.
Hall made the permanent move to St. James’ Park from Chelsea, where he was a graduate of Cobham academy, in the summer of 2023 for a £35m package.
Making the switch to Old Trafford in the coming months would allow the full-back to continue playing in the Champions League, which Newcastle are unable to offer after finishing 12th last term.
Lewis Hall 🆚 Barcelona #UCL pic.twitter.com/qOzojho3S4
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 12, 2026
He is contracted to the Tyneside outfit until June 2029.
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Isabel, 25, is a football writer who has previously gained experience in the industry as the editor of Stretty News, along with work on Caught Offside, Last Word on Football and Give Me Sport. She is now the editor of UtdReport.
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