Manchester United are monitoring Lewis Hall's situation at Newcastle United, and there is a belief that the player would be open to a switch to Old Trafford, according to reputable journalist Andy Mitten.
Hall has impressed on Tyneside since his move from Chelsea in the summer of 2023, enjoying an outstanding 2025/26 season which saw him make 46 appearances across all competitions. The left-back's excellent displays have prompted clubs to take a look at him, with potential suitors eager to take advantage of the mass exodus that is unfolding at St. James' Park this summer.
United have long been touted as the club most avidly pursuing Hall, and this has now been verified by credible reporter Mitten.
The Athletic journalist indicates that it's unlikely United would be weighing up a move for a player they don't believe would be open to joining them.
Andy Mitten: Man Utd Confident Lewis Hall Wants to Join
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To the surprise of many, Luke Shaw stayed fit for the entirety of last season, featuring in all 38 Premier League games for the Red Devils.
However, even if this unlikely feat occurs again, Michael Carrick will need another dependable left-back option in his squad, as United prepare to play in European competition once again.
Hall has been identified as the primary target for this position, and Mitten has confirmed that the north-west outfit's interest in the £70m-rated ex-Chelsea man is real.
Speaking on the United We Stand podcast, the reporter claimed that acquiring a left-back is a priority for United's hierarchy this summer.
"United want a left-back," he said.
"Cover for Luke Shaw, someone to push Luke Shaw, given that Luke Shaw may not be able to play as many games as United hope to play this season.
"United like Lewis Hall, the young left-back at Newcastle United. Manchester United would not be targeting players if they did not think they would want to come to Old Trafford."
Man Utd Must Have Alternatives to Hall Lined Up
Lewis Hall
Lewis Hall
Newcastle sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham for £100 million earlier this summer, while they also lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona and look increasingly likely to lose Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal.
Eddie Howe's squad is falling apart one by one, and thus, the Magpies may not be willing to sanction Hall's departure on top of all of these other high-profile exits.
The Tynesiders could demand an astronomical fee for the England international, making a deal with United for the player untenable. For this reason, United must have genuine alternative targets lined up, and based on the volume of links to Hall, it doesn't seem as though anything else is particularly developed on this front.
Djed Spence has been mooted as a target, although concrete reporting on this deal is yet to surface.
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