Manchester United are likely to face a tough stance from Newcastle United in their pursuit of full-back Lewis Hall, despite reportedly being willing to pay £60million. The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to United.
United's left-back search
Michael Carrick is keen to strengthen his left-back options. Patrick Dorgu is expected to play higher up, while youngster Harry Amass has been told he can leave the club. That leaves Luke Shaw as the only real option in the position.
Hall has emerged as a name high on the list of targets for the position. He has impressed in the Premier League for Newcastle, and only just missed out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup.
Newcastle's stance
It's been reported that the defender has turned down the chance to return to his former club, Chelsea. But it seems that him staying at St. James' Park seems the most likely outcome.
Speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, journalist David Ornstein said that he doesn't expect Hall to join United this summer, with Newcastle determined to keep hold of the left-back.
The Magpies have had a chaotic summer so far with the sale of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali and the exit of Eddie Howe. Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is also closing in on a move to Arsenal.
It's added that the exits will only add to their determination to keep hold of Hall before the end of the window. The club are reported to be keen to tie him down to a new contract at St. James' Park.
United's alternatives
These claims come after it was reported by talkSPORT that United are willing to pay a fee of up to £60million for Hall.
The club do, however, have other targets, including Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson, who is seen as a 'cheaper alternative'.
The USA international has been a regular for Fulham since moving from Wigan in 2020. Last season, he played 26 times across all competitions, but his campaign was disrupted by a knee injury.
The 28-year-old started four of the five World Cup games for the USA this summer, including playing all 90 minutes of the matches against Paraguay, Bosnia and Belgium.
