Wilcox spearheading MUFC pursuit of England int’l who’s ‘open’ to summer move after World Cup

Manchester United’s Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, is said to be spearheading the club’s interest in Lewis Hall in the lead-up to the transfer window, according to talkSPORT.However, given it’s widely anticipated that the Newcastle United star will be included in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup selection, any potential transfer will likely have to wait until England have finished their campaign.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYLewis Hall: The state of playStill, the report claims that Hall would be ‘open’ to a summer move away from St. James’ Park, which will be music to INEOS’ ears. Lewis Hall 🆚 Barcelona #UCL pic.twitter.com/qOzojho3S4 — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 12, 2026Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustHall is a boyhood fan of the Magpies, despite coming through Chelsea’s academy and spending 12 years on their books in London.He spent a season on loan with the Tyneside outfit in 2023/2024 before they activated his £28 million (plus £7m in add-ons) buy obligation, tying him down to a contract until June 2029.Reds eyeing another key Newcastle man along with HallNewcastle will do their utmost to keep hold of the 21-year-old, and not least because they’re already preparing for both Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali to push for exits when the season draws to a close. “As long as he’s fit and performing like this, he’s arguably one of the best” The panel discuss if Lewis Hall is currently one of the best left-backs in the world 👏 🎙@lynseyhipgrave1 | 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/hlJcNOsnD4 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 18, 2026The former is a firm target for giants Bayern Munich, while the latter is also believed to be on United’s midfield shortlist, although there’s no chance Newcastle would allow both Tonali and Hall to make the switch to Old Trafford.Hall has racked up 74 Premier League appearances for the Magpies thus far, having only made nine for Chelsea throughout his lengthy tenure.Read more: From Spain — Jose Mourinho plotting shock swoop for Man Utd mainstay after Real Madrid appointment