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Lewis Hall reveals why he snubbed Man United transfer to stay at Newcastle in move that left Red Devils short at left back

Hall, 22, was of strong interest to United in the summer as they searched for a left back, but United opted to hold fire on any approach after Newcastle made it clear they didn't want to lose him.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 10:06 AM
Lewis Hall reveals why he snubbed Man United transfer to stay at Newcastle in move that left Red Devils short at left back
Key Things to Know
  • Lewis Hall rejected transfer interest from Manchester United to sign a new permanent contract with Newcastle United.
  • Hall cited the vision and ambition of new Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle as the reason for staying.
  • Manchester United manager Michael Carrick targeted Hall during the summer transfer window to resolve left-back issues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall revealed it was a "no-brainer" to turn down interest from Manchester United and sign a new contract with Newcastle. Manchester United and manager Michael Carrick targeted the 22-year-old left-back during the summer transfer window, but Newcastle firmly resisted any potential permanent transfer.

Hall credited new Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle's vision and ambitions for his decision to commit his long-term future to the club. Hall recently scored in a 2-1 win over Hull City and earned an England recall, while Manchester United continue assessing alternative left-back targets.

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