Newcastle reportedly do not want to sell Lewis Hall after already selling Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer. They also parted ways with Alexander Isak less than a year ago and appear set to allow Bruno Guimaraes to leave.
Newcastle have banked almost £300m in the process, and whatever fee Arsenal pay for the Brazil international would take that closer to £400m. After also losing Eddie Howe this week, they are reluctant to allow anyone else to move during this window.
Newcastle reluctant to sell Hall
Hall, 21, matches the type of left-back that Manchester United have examined. The position is one that is almost guaranteed to be addressed during this summer's transfer window. Fabrizio Romano now suggests in his latest YouTube video that Newcastle are reluctant to part with Hall, having already generated substantial funds, and could make a move 'complicated' for the Old Trafford side.
Romano reports that Michael Carrick's side have internally endorsed the England international and view him as a perfect acquisition who they genuinely value. Hall is characterised as a priority target on the club's shortlist as they evaluate the player's circumstances in the north east this summer.
Man United's transfer business so far
It is also confirmed that Manchester United are not finished in the transfer market this summer, despite already securing five new signings. Andrey Santos, Karl Darlow and Youri Tielemans all joined from Chelsea, Leeds United and Aston Villa, respectively, within two days last month.
Former Swansea City goalkeeper Kit Margetson and Spurs academy product Tynan Thompson have also recently joined the club. However, it is now nearly three weeks since the club unveiled a senior signing, with the left-back position seemingly the priority.
Left-back options
Luke Shaw is currently the club's sole senior option in that role, with Harry Amass having shared duties with him during pre-season so far. However, the young player could still leave the Red Devils on loan or permanently later this summer. This would leave Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu as the only cover for Shaw, although both are more accustomed to playing in other positions.
Manchester United are also linked with Barcelona's Alejandro Balde and Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas. Archie Brown and Djed Spence have been suggested as domestic alternatives. Spence earned a place in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad over Hall this summer. Newcastle's left-back was called up to the England squad two years ago by Lee Carsley, Gareth Southgate's temporary successor, at the expense of Shaw.
