Hall hopes to join Manchester United, reportedly falling out with Newcastle after missing out on the World Cup. The transfer fee is at least €50 million.

United are keen on signing Newcastle defender Lewis Hall, and suspect that his failure to make Tuchel's England World Cup roster may have led to tension with the Magpies. Such a situation would ease their pursuit of the 21-year-old left-back.

Before England confirmed their World Cup squad, in a Premier League match where Newcastle drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest, Hall—normally a left-back—was shifted to an unfamiliar right-back position to cover for the injured Tino Livramento. Interestingly, Hall was ultimately left out, while Livramento made the cut.

In a crucial period near the end of the season, Hall was substituted at half-time in Newcastle's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth in April, and then was benched against Arsenal and Brighton. British media claim Hall believes these factors cost him a spot in the World Cup squad.

Initially thought to be a certainty for the squad, Hall was overlooked in favor of Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly and Tottenham's Jed Spence—the latter being a right-footed player. Naturally, Hall was displeased about missing his first chance to play in a World Cup. Rumors suggest he had a heated argument with Eddie Howe, raising concerns at the club that their relationship may be irreparably damaged.

According to *The Sun*, Hall is now open to joining Manchester United, where he would compete with Luke Shaw for the starting left-back spot. Although Shaw played every Premier League match last season, with multiple competitions in the new campaign, he is unlikely to replicate that level of consistency.

Next month, the "English Carlos" will turn 31, and his injury-prone nature could resurface at any time. Moreover, United and Shaw's contract expires next year, and the club is looking to refresh the squad.

Manchester United's football director Jason Wilcox is a fan of Luke Shaw, but given his injury history, the club may go all out to sign Hall. The Chelsea academy product would also increase the number of homegrown players in the squad.

With Tyrell Malacia leaving after his contract expired, Shaw currently has no backup. Danish international Patrick Dorgu is expected to continue playing as a winger, while 18-year-olds Harry Amass and Diego León are still inexperienced youngsters. United's chances of signing Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella have been ruled out, as the Spaniard wants to return to La Liga.

Three years ago, Hall joined Newcastle for £35 million. He impressed against United, scoring a brace at Old Trafford in the third round of the 2023/24 League Cup as Newcastle won 3-0.

Newcastle insist there is no rift between Hall and manager Eddie Howe, describing their relationship as "very good." Hall's contract runs until 2029, and after selling Anthony Gordon for €80 million, the club's finances are stable, meaning they are under no pressure to sell.

Since Andy Cole's British record £7 million move to Old Trafford in January 1995, Newcastle have not sold a player to Manchester United. This summer, the Red Devils may find it difficult to prise Hall away from St. James' Park.

"Offside Trap" reports that transfer negotiations between Manchester United, Newcastle, and Hall have progressed significantly, with United hoping to sign him this summer. Despite missing out on European competition, Newcastle are reluctant to sell Hall easily, but a fee of £50-60 million could test their resolve.