Man Utd ‘receive major Lewis Hall transfer boost as Newcastle star snubs Premier League rival’

MANCHESTER UNITED have edged closer to winning the race for Lewis Hall – after he reportedly rejected a return to Chelsea. Red Devils chief Michael Carrick is eyeing a move for the Newcastle left-back, 21, ahead of the new season getting underway later this month. Lewis Hall is a target for Manchester United Credit: Getty The left-back is not interested in rejoining Chelsea Credit: Getty Hall has been pinpointed as a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract. And United have received a major boost ahead of potentially testing Newcastle’s resolve with a formal bid. Sign up for the Chelsea newsletter Thank you! Chelsea journalist Simon Phillips reports Hall has snubbed the chance to join the West Londoners after being sounded out by Blues boss Xabi Alonso. The defender, who came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge, has opened the door for United to make their move. Phillips said: “He [Alonso] did try for Lewis Hall but he’s never been keen on joining [Chelsea]. There’s only so much convincing you can do. “I don’t know whether he will end up at United, but it does look like that will be the case.” It is understood that Hall is open to heading to Old Trafford after being frustrated by his World Cup omission. He was among the shock names not to be included in England’s 26-man squad for the summer extravaganza. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS And Hall, who made 46 appearances in all competitions last season, has been forced to deal with wholesale changes at Newcastle. Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon have already quit the Magpies in big-money deals. They joined Premier League rivals Tottenham and LaLiga heavyweights Barcelona respectively. Bruno Guimaraes could follow them through the exit door with Arsenal pushing for his signature. And Hall will also be featuring under a new boss if he does not walk away from St James’ Park. Eddie Howe resigned earlier this week, leading to even more disarray on Tyneside. Xabi Alonso tried to persuade Hall to head back to Chelsea Credit: AFP United have already landed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow this summer. But they are in the market for further reinforcements after sealing Champions League qualification. Comment now