Man United given £70million price tag for Eddie Howe's prime transfer target

Newcastle demand £70m for left-back Hall; United could move if Howe replaces Carrick as manager.

Manchester United have been quoted a price of over £70m to sign Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall in January. The fee would represent a new transfer record for a defender, surpassing the £69m Bayern Munich paid for Lucas Hernandez in 2019.

Hall, 22, broke through under Eddie Howe at Newcastle and the pair have a strong working relationship. Should Howe replace Michael Carrick as United manager—speculation intensifying given United's poor start with just one win in eight league games—it could facilitate a deal. Newcastle are reluctant to sell one of their prized assets and Hall is tied to a contract running until 2031.

United attempted to sign Hall in the summer but Newcastle refused to sell. The club have also lost Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon in recent windows, making them even more protective of their remaining talent.