Newcastle star reaches decision on joining Man Utd in next deal after Tielemans

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13 July 2026

Lewis Hall has reached a decision on whether he wants to join Man Utd from Newcastle this summer, according to reports.

The Red Devils have been prioritising deals for new midfielders this summer with

Man Utd

closing in on their first two signings of the summer.

Man Utd are about to announce the signing of Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, who is set to join in a deal worth around £50m.

And in an

incredible update from

The Athletic

‘s David Ornstein

, Man Utd are now closing in on a deal to sign

Aston Villa

Youri Tielemans

, after triggering a £35m release clause in his contract.

Man Utd are also looking for another midfielder, depending on finding the right fit at the right price, while a left-back and left-winger are also on their list of priorities this summer.

Newcastle defender Hall has long been linked with a move to Man Utd with the England international having a great season at St James’ Park.

Speaking in June, Italian transfer insider Fabrizio Romano revealed that Man Utd “have genuine interest” in signing Hall from Newcastle.

Romano said on his YouTube channel

: “I wanted to mention something on

Manchester United

, because over the last two, three days,

kept the contacts alive and active with those close to

Lewis Hall

, the left back from Newcastle.

“Manchester United already made contact a few weeks ago.

have genuine interest in the player. They really like

, so he’s one of the targets. Of course, we know

are going to be busy with midfielders, that area of the pitch for

Man United

remains a priority, because Ederson is coming, Ederson is done.

“But then after Ederson, one more midfielder- at least it could be two, we will see- but one more midfielder will join

. Then left back remains a position they want to cover.

is a player they really, really love at

.”

And now

our friends at

TEAMtal

k insist that

Man Utd are still ‘firmly focused on signing’ Hall from Newcastle with the 21-year-old ‘Michael Carrick’s first-choice option to strengthen the left side of his defence’.

Man Utd ‘remain convinced Hall wants the move to Old Trafford’ and

TEAMtalk

adds: ‘Sources indicate the 21-year-old sees the opportunity to work under Carrick and establish himself at United as hugely attractive.

‘Hall is understood to be comfortable arriving initially to compete with Luke Shaw before eventually succeeding the England international as the club’s long-term first-choice left-back.’

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