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Manchester United will finalize an initial offer for Lewis Hall, the 21-year-old left-back from Newcastle United, in this summer transfer window. The English full-back has become the new target of the Red Devils.
The sports management led by Jason Wilcox is looking to close the deal for the English international valued at 60 million pounds, taking advantage of the departure of coach Eddie Howe, while keeping Jorge Salinas as an alternative if negotiations at St James' Park do not progress.
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Manchester United Wants to Sign Lewis Hall
According to TEAMtalk, Eddie Howe's departure has led Manchester United to test Newcastle United's stance on the defensive full-back. Technical director Jason Wilcox values the tactical ability of the 21-year-old full-back to perform as a classic wing-back or inverted, positioning him at the top of his targets for the left flank.
Hall has expressed his willingness to move to Old Trafford before the transfer window closes. However, the Magpies' demands, valuing the defender at 60 million pounds, will require the Manchester executives to make a financial effort to unlock the negotiation.
Jorge Salinas' Alternative and Competition with Barcelona and Atlético
Given the complexity of the operation for the British defender, Manchester United is closely monitoring Jorge Salinas, the 19-year-old full-back from Racing de Santander. The U19 European champion is coveted by Barcelona, but talks between the two clubs are stalled as the Catalans offer 8 million euros compared to the 16 million euros demanded by the Cantabrian board.
Atlético Madrid has also shown interest in the young defender, yet the Old Trafford coaching staff believes the 19-year-old player can take on immediate responsibilities in the first team. A hypothetical signing of Salinas by the Blaugrana would also pave the way for an attempt by the Red Devils to acquire Alejandro Balde, whose future at Camp Nou would become uncertain.
Manchester United's board will formally initiate direct talks with Newcastle United's leadership during the first week of August 2026. The club will seek to agree on a final amount for Lewis Hall before deciding whether to submit an alternative proposal of 16 million euros to Racing de Santander for Jorge Salinas or explore an offer for Ollie Watkins in attack.
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