Manchester United targets Lewis Hall over Sandro Tonali in summer deal

Manchester United is prioritizing a summer transfer for Lewis Hall while cooling interest in Sandro Tonali. United has held talks with Hall’s camp as they seek a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw and need defensive depth ahead of returning to European competition. Newcastle is reluctant to sell Hall, whose contract extends until 2029, and would demand a significant fee above the £28 million paid to acquire him. The cost of pursuing both players is seen as prohibitive, with estimates ranging between £120 million to £130 million. United recently agreed to a £35 million deal for Ederson and is exploring additional options such as Mamadou Sangare and Mateus Fernandes.

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