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Lewis Hall may command a world-record fee for a full-back if he departs Newcastle United next year.
According to Samuel Luckhurst, the Newcastle United fan-favourite was valued in the region of £70 million this summer, but had been deemed off-limits by his club.
Why #mufc didn’t sign a defender but will likely make a headline buy there next year, with Lewis Hall still on their radarhttps://t.co/0kI74nnYT8 — Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) September 9, 2026
Lewis Hall and Manchester United: The state of play
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Lewis Hall of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle adopting such a firm stance came after they were made aware of concrete Manchester United interest, with INEOS keen to make Hall Luke Shaw’s long-term successor.
"As long as he's fit and performing like this, he's arguably one of the best" The panel discuss if Lewis Hall is currently one of the best left-backs in the world 👏 🎙@lynseyhipgrave1 | 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/hlJcNOsnD4 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 18, 2026
They were even said to be privately assured that the 22-year-old wanted to make the switch to Old Trafford, where he could play Champions League football in 2026/2027, but knew he would not go as far as forcing a move.
Hall is a Magpies supporter himself and comes from a family of lifelong fans, so the chances of him pushing back against the board’s decision to not sell him were always going to be low.
Alas, he will be seeing out the campaign at St. James’ Park, and reports have even suggested this week that the defender is preparing to extend his stay beyond his current 2029 deal.
Lewis Hall set to sign a new Newcastle United contract after reaching an agreement with the club. Hall understood to be impressed by new manager Matthias Jaissle, and extension talks have accelerated over the past few weeks. Extending Hall a priority for sporting director Ross… pic.twitter.com/vrtVoPV626 — Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) September 8, 2026
Indeed, Hall is said to be on the verge of signing a bumper two-year extension to keep him tied to the Tyneside outfit until June 2031.
It remains to be seen if a release clause will be added to his new contract but, either way, United are ready to try their luck again next summer.
INEOS opted against pursuing Hall alternatives
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Alongside the Chelsea graduate, United had also been linked with the likes of Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Jorge Salinas (Racing de Santander) and David Raum (RB Leipzig), before eventually ending the window with no defensive reinforcements.
In an ideal world #MUFC make a signing who can play left-back or midfield. Myles Lewis-Skelly fits that bill, amid United + Chelsea being approached about signing him. Some scepticism over £45m being enough, though. w/ @jamesmcnicholas @SJohnsonSporthttps://t.co/ijuTguMQQP — Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) August 12, 2026
It means Michael Carrick will be tested when it comes to making do with the options he has at his disposal, especially when considering that Luke Shaw, United’s most injury-prone player of the last decade, is the only out-and-out senior left-back in the squad.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Manchester City, looks on before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Crystal Palace FC and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on August 28, 2026 in London, England.
HULL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United looks on before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Hull City and Manchester United at MKM Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Hull, England.
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