Newcastle says no to Manchester United over Lewis Hall

Newcastle has made its position on Lewis Hall clear: the left back is not for sale this summer. According to reports, the club has turned away Manchester United's interest and has no intention of negotiating a deal for the 21-year-old. Hall is part of new head coach Matthias Jaissle's plans. Newcastle considers him a player for the future, with his age, potential, current contract and top-level experience making him one of the most valuable assets at the club. United is looking to strengthen at left back and had considered whether to open talks over Hall. Reports have said the player would be open to a move to Old Trafford, but Newcastle is not prepared to sell him this summer. The window is shaping up to be a busy one for Newcastle. After Eddie Howe's departure, talk of a possible Bruno Guimarães transfer and other squad changes, the club is trying to keep hold of its key players. Hall is one of them. United, for its part, is already weighing alternatives. Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly, who can also play in midfield, is among the candidates under consideration.