Newcastle United Blocks Man Utd's Lewis Hall Transfer Enquiry
Newcastle United has made it clear to Manchester United that Lewis Hall is not for sale this summer at any price. The 21-year-old left-back has been a regular fixture on the left side of defence for the Magpies, who have sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer.
Why it matters for Newcastle United
The departures of Eddie Howe, Anthony Gordon, and Sandro Tonali have put pressure on the Magpies' hierarchy to steady the ship. With Bruno Guimaraes set to leave for Arsenal, Newcastle United's sporting director Ross Wilson has taken the approach of publicly explaining the £75m sale of Guimaraes to Arsenal.
What comes next?
With Hall appearing to be a dead end, Manchester United could turn their attention to Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas, who is considered to be a viable alternative. The 19-year-old is highly rated and has a €16m (£13.7m) release clause, although Manchester United could face competition from Barcelona.
Newcastle United's current league standing is 12th in the Premier League, with 49 points from 38 games. They have scored 53 goals and conceded 55, with a goal difference of -2. They are 36 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race.
The Magpies' hierarchy is under pressure to steady the ship following the exits of Howe, Gordon, Tonali, and Guimaraes. With Hall not agitating for a move, Manchester United could turn their attention to other options, including Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas and Bologna's Jhon Lucumi.
Newcastle United's sporting director Ross Wilson has taken the approach of publicly explaining the £75m sale of Guimaraes to Arsenal. "What we had to weigh up was, very respectfully from Bruno with his behaviour towards us, very emotionally as well, he effectively told us he wanted to leave and move on," he said.
What's next for Newcastle United?
With Hall appearing to be a dead end, Manchester United could turn their attention to other options. The Magpies' hierarchy is under pressure to steady the ship following the exits of Howe, Gordon, Tonali, and Guimaraes. With Hall not agitating for a move, Manchester United could turn their attention to other options, including Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas and Bologna's Jhon Lucumi.
Newcastle United's current league standing is 12th in the Premier League, with 49 points from 38 games. They have scored 53 goals and conceded 55, with a goal difference of -2. They are 36 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race. Goals this season: 53 scored, 55 conceded (-2 goal difference).
