Man United target £70m Newcastle star to replace Luke Shaw as Man City circle
Man United defender Luke Shaw has just one more season left on his contract after this year.
Michael Carrick has been able to transform and rejuvenate several Man United players this season. The likes of Patrick Dorgu and Benjamin Sesko have come on well under Carrick, but he’s also recaptured the form of a few of United’s best players.
Kobbie Mainoo has got back into the starting XI regularly, and is back at his best, whereas Luke Shaw has also got himself regular game time again, back in his natural left-back spot.
However, the 30-year-old’s contract is due to expire at the end of next season, and Man United will need to consider how to replace Shaw during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Man United consider Newcastle star Hall
Lewis Hall has become one of Thomas Tuchel’s most reliable players in the England squad. The Newcastle star is only 22, yet he is maturing into a very solid defensive left-back, but also someone who can make an impact on the ball, and transitioning into attacking positions.
He has attracted the attention of a lot of top Premier League clubs, including Manchester City. But, according to Sky Sports, Man United are now considering a move for the Newcastle star to become their new long-term left-back option.
Previous reports linking Man City to Hall have suggested that Newcastle could demand around £70m for the defender, which would make him a difficult player to acquire. But, based on what we have seen from him this season for both Newcastle and England, it could be money well spent.
It would also be vital for Man United to get a deal for Hall done before the World Cup, because if he performs well on the world stage, his market value is only going to get bigger and bigger.
Man United are also keen on Robinson
Hall isn’t the only Premier League left-back who has attracted the attention of Man United in recent weeks, as Fulham star Antonee Robinson is also on their shortlist of left-backs to replace Shaw.
Robinson wouldn’t cost anywhere near as much as Hall, and could be a solid move for Man United. However, he is much older at 28, and wouldn’t be so much of a replacement for Shaw rather than just competition.
In terms of other potential replacements, Man United have also been linked with Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown, who at 23, has already made several appearances for the German national team.
Brown would be more of a long-term option, with reports suggesting that he could cost between £50m an £60m. He is a key player for Frankfurt, and has made 26 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring four goals, and providing four assists.