Newcastle United are adamant they will not allow Lewis Hall to leave this summer, with the club regarding the left-back as untouchable despite interest from Manchester United.
In a turbulent summer in which the Magpies have brokered big sales, seen long-serving manager Eddie Howe resign and could yet lose captain Bruno Guimaraes, there have been fears that other players could go as part of a hard reset at St James’ Park.
Manchester United are in the market for a full-back as well as another midfielder this summer, with sources indicating to The i Paper that they were planning to start talks with Newcastle this week over Hall’s capture.
He shares an agent with Howe and insiders insist the full-back is keen to move to Old Trafford.
But the England international is “unequivocally not for sale” this summer and has been earmarked for a vital role in new boss Matthias Jaissle’s plans.
