Manchester United are preparing to take a significant step in their ambitious pursuit of Newcastle United full-back Lewis Hall.
According to a reliable source Sully Talkz, Man United have planned talks with Newcastle United to explore the possibility of signing Lewis Hall.
The 21-year-old is highly admired by senior figures at Old Trafford, and initial contact with his representatives has already been established.
Hall reportedly wants to leave Newcastle but the Red Devils acknowledge that it would be a difficult deal to complete.
Recruiting another specialist left-back is essential to provide genuine competition for Luke Shaw next season.
Shaw started every Premier League game last campaign but it would be unrealistic to expect him to repeat that feat with the club also competing in the UEFA Champions League.
Hall represents the ideal long-term solution because he is already capable of performing at the highest level while still possessing enormous room for development.
Securing his signature will be far from straightforward because Newcastle remain determined to keep hold of one of their prized young assets.
The Magpies have already sanctioned the sales of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Eddie Howe has left his managerial position and club captain Bruno Guimaraes is also on the verge of completing a blockbuster move to Arsenal.
With so much upheaval already taking place, Newcastle are understandably reluctant to sanction another major departure.
Earlier reports suggested that an offer in the region of £50 million could tempt Newcastle into negotiations, but United may ultimately have to spend considerably more to prise Hall away from St James’ Park.
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