Lewis Hall to Man United: How likely is £60m Newcastle transfer? Football Whispers Index score

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Lewis Hall to Man United: How likely is £60m Newcastle transfer? Football Whispers Index score
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Manchester United are searching for a new left-back before the summer transfer window closes and have apparently identified Lewis Hall as a prime target.

The Red Devils have seemingly given up on luring Myles Lewis-Skelly away from Arsenal, but Hall would represent another youthful competitor for Luke Shaw.

But with Newcastle already waving goodbye to many a top name this summer, do Man United stand a chance of signing the former Chelsea youngster in the coming days? Here is what the Football Whispers Index has to say.

The Football Whispers Index scores every transfer rumour across five weighted factors. Read how it works here.

Lewis Hall to Man United rated ‘Unlikely'

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Lewis Hall to Manchester United

Unlikely
Manchester United have a clear left back need, but Newcastle have already knocked back one approach for Lewis Hall this summer.
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Financial viability17 / 25
Buying club need20 / 20
Player motivation12 / 15
Selling club incentive5 / 20
Market momentum0 / 20
Financial viability17 / 25
  • Manchester United have been linked with a fee north of £60m for Hall, according to TEAMtalk.
  • Hall's contract at Newcastle runs to June 30, 2029.
  • United spent £65m plus £5m in add-ons on Carlos Baleba from Brighton on August 25.
  • Luke Shaw's own contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of this season, in June 2027.
Buying club need20 / 20
  • Luke Shaw is Michael Carrick's only senior left back after Tyrell Malacia's exit.
  • Patrick Dorgu has been repositioned as a winger in Carrick's plans this season.
  • Hall created 25 chances and five big chances in the Premier League last season, more than Shaw's 16 chances and one big chance.
  • Hall turned 21 in September, fitting the age profile of recent United signings such as Leny Yoro and Benjamin Sesko.
Player motivation12 / 15
  • Hall's representatives have made his wish to join Manchester United known to Newcastle, according to TEAMtalk.
  • The Sun reported that Hall's desire to leave Newcastle has not changed since Matthias Jaissle's appointment as head coach.
  • Manchester United return to the Champions League this season after finishing third in the Premier League, while Newcastle have no European football to offer this term.
Selling club incentive5 / 20
  • Newcastle have told Manchester United that Hall is not for sale this summer, after rejecting an initial enquiry, according to Sky Sports.
  • TEAMtalk reported Hall is considered a fundamental part of Matthias Jaissle's plans at St James' Park.
  • Newcastle are looking to sign a full back of their own this summer rather than sell Hall.
Market momentum0 / 20
  • Sky Sports and TEAMtalk have both reported Newcastle's refusal to sell Hall this summer.
  • The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell said a return for Hall now looks more likely to be a loan or a move next summer.
  • Newcastle have already sold Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali this summer, but have held firm specifically on Hall.
The verdict39 / 100
Manchester United have a clear left back need and Newcastle have already knocked back one approach for Lewis Hall this summer.
It happens if United test Newcastle's resolve with a fee above their reported £60m valuation before the window shuts on September 1.
It dies if Newcastle hold their line and push United toward a loan or a return next summer instead.

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