Manchester United’s interest in Lewis Hall refuses to go away, and the player has just seen that he must leave the sinking ship that is Newcastle.
So far, Newcastle have already sold Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, while captain Bruno Guimaraes is openly flirting with Arsenal.
The core of that team is destroyed, so it was always believed that they would take a step back on the pitch.
Nobody would have expected that to be such a big one, and having seen his team get battered in their recent game, Lewis Hall must jump off the sinking ship.
Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall stands with hands on hips.
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Lewis Hall plays 90 minutes in Newcastle’s 4-1 loss
Newcastle have played two pre-season friendlies so far, and considering the strength of the opposition, there are signs of worry.
First, they drew 1-1 vs Gateshead, who are in the National League, but that could be put down to the team being rusty.
However, the recent game against Bristol City is a greater cause for concern, as they swept Newcastle apart 4-1 to provide a hammer blow to their confidence.
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Lewis Hall played 90 minutes, and on the evidence of this game, things are looking ugly for Newcastle.
The mood at the club is one of doom and gloom, and that will only worsen if and when Guimaraes leaves for Arsenal.
In such a situation, Lewis Hall will remain the only player among the core elite of the squad to stay at St James’ Park this season.
Lewis Hall needs to leave for Man Utd
Hall has already seen some of the team’s most important players leave for pastures new, so he risks drowning with a sinking ship this season.
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This Newcastle team are not anywhere near good enough to be competitive for the Champions League spots next season.
Eddie Howe is embattled, the sporting structure is iffy, players are leaving, and they are already starting from a level below.
In contrast, Michael Carrick is empowered, the sporting structure at Old Trafford is concrete, and there will be Champions League football at the club.
Hall needs to force through a move this summer, or risks damaging his reputation if he plays the whole season for a team that is set to struggle.
If he was unsure before, then Bristol City have provided him with the ultimate reality check.
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