Manchester United are weighing up a move for Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall, with the defender reportedly open to joining the club. The interest comes after Eddie Howe left Newcastle on Thursday morning, bringing his almost five-year tenure at St James' Park to an end.
United are set to return to Champions League football while hoping to mount a Premier League title challenge under Michael Carrick. The club have already signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for a combined £85m as they reshape their midfield, and have been linked with a third midfield recruit.
Lewis Hall transfer update
According to The Sun, United are "weighing up" a move for Hall given the uncertainty surrounding the Magpies. However, the England international could yet be persuaded to remain, depending on who succeeds Howe.
From United's perspective, the former Chelsea academy product is seen as a long-term replacement for left-back Luke Shaw. Newcastle, though, may be unwilling to part with another star player after losing Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer, while Bruno Guimaraes has also drawn attention.
Hall featured 46 times for Newcastle across all competitions last season. The 21-year-old is tied down until 2029, having joined the club in a £35m deal from Chelsea in 2023.
Tyler Fredricson completes Lausanne transfer
United have confirmed that young defender Tyler Fredricson has finalised a permanent switch to Swiss outfit Lausanne-Sport. The 21-year-old centre-back made four senior appearances for United after progressing through the club's academy system.
Upon leaving United, Fredricson posted on his Instagram story: "Once a red, always a red."
A club statement read: "Tyler Fredricson has agreed a permanent transfer to Lausanne-Sport, subject to registration. A lifelong Red from south Manchester, he worked diligently while proudly rising through the ranks of our world-famous youth system."
The statement continued: "Joining the club at Under-9 level, Tyler has been a model professional throughout his time with the club and a popular member of our Academy squads. His place in United's history books is also secured as a recipient of the prestigious Denzil Haroun Reserve-Team Player of the Year award in 2025."
Lausanne finished ninth in the Swiss Super League last season, and they hope to progress this term following July's appointment of new head coach Luka Elsner. Everybody at United thanks Tyler for all his efforts during his time with the club and we wish him all the best for the next chapter of his career.
