Lewis Hall: Why Wilcox wants United to make serious move for Newcastle left-back | OneFootball

Manchester United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, wants to raid Newcastle United in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Newcastle endured a disastrous Premier League campaign under Eddie Howe, finishing 12th in the table and failing to secure European football.

Last summer, Alexander Isak forced his way out of Newcastle. Now, the Magpies risk losing more key players.

Manchester United determined to sign Lewis Hall

According to CaughtOffside, Newcastle United boyhood fan Lewis Hall could become “one of the most interesting names of the summer window” with Manchester United making the left-back a priority target.

United’s interest in the technically gifted Englishman, who is allegedly valued at £55 million, is believed to be “genuine”.

It is claimed Jason Wilcox is “a big admirer of Hall and is pushing the club to look seriously at a deal.”

Wilcox likes the 21-year-old because he is “left-footed, Premier League-proven and technically very comfortable.” The former Chelsea gem often likes to drift into midfield, underlining how at ease he is in tight spaces.

More importantly, Luke Shaw, who surprisingly started all of United’s 38 league games this season, needs genuine competition following the departure of Tyrell Malacia.

Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Hall is considering his future at Newcastle after being left devastated by Thomas Tuchel’s decision to not include him in England’s World Cup squad.

Sandro Tonali is also a Manchester United target

Furthermore, United are also thought to be chasing Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, who has reportedly been pushing to leave the club since January.

A separate report claimed that Michael Carrick has specifically asked the United hierarchy to sign the Italian box-to-box midfielder.

Tonali is also admired at Manchester City, but his preference is to move to Old Trafford ahead of next season.

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