Lewis Hall: Wilcox pushing to sign Newcastle ace as odds align in United’s favour
Lewis Hall: Wilcox pushing to sign Newcastle ace as odds align in United’s favour Manchester United secured their entry into the Champions League after a two-year absence following their thrilling 3-2 win over fierce rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Michael Carrick deserves plaudits for engineering such a remarkable turnaround in such a short span of time, but the real work starts now. INEOS need to get their recruitment spot on, irrespective of who the new head coach is, if they want the Red Devils to challenge on all four fronts.
While midfield is seen as the most pressing issue at the moment, the defence cannot be ignored considering the injury records of several key stars in those positions. Wilcox pushing for Lewis Hall Luke Shaw , who has started every Premier League game this season, cannot be trusted to stay fit next season given how his United career has panned out. With his current deal set to expire in 2027, it is better to find his successor this summer.
According to Roundtable , United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, is keen to recruit Lewis Hall of Newcastle. “Roundtable understands that United hold an interest in Newcastle star Lewis Hall amid their search to find left-sided reinforcements this summer. “Sources have said that United technical director Jason Wilcox is a huge admirer of the England international and has brought him up prominently during recruitment meetings this year.
Things have changed for Lewis Hall at Newcastle “As for United’s possible route to signing him, any move for Hall would depend heavily on his transfer fee and whether the player is open to a switch from Newcastle to Manchester, which is yet to be determined. ” Initially, it was expected to be an uphill struggle for the Old Trafford side as the Magpies were willing to fight tooth and nail to keep hold of the Englishman. However, things have changed recently with the 21-year-old and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe not exactly on good terms.
With the World Cup just days away, the youngster has lost his place to Dan Burn. The Athletic have now claimed that Howe is expected to stay at St James’ Park despite the underwhelming campaign. Perfect chance for United to land Lewis Hall “The hierarchy is keen for continuity and Howe is determined to continue into the summer, when the head coach is confident he can oversee a rebuild and then deliver a better Premier League performance next season.