Forget Sandro Tonali: Man Utd must sign 21yo PL star, he is dream Luke Shaw replacement

Manchester United must already begin laying the groundwork for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Signing two midfielders looks to be a priority but the left-back spot is also a hugely problematic area.

Luke Shaw has started every Premier League game this season but has been forced off in the last two matches.

At 30 years old, it is unrealistic to expect Shaw to play every match while maintaining peak performance throughout the campaign.

Tyrell Malacia will leave the club after his contract expires at the end of June. Patrick Dorgu remains an exciting prospect, but he looks far more dangerous when given the freedom to operate in advanced attacking areas.

Diego Leon is still extremely raw and will require time to develop before becoming a reliable option for the United first team.

The Red Devils must look to sign a Premier League-proven left-back capable of making an immediate impact.

In our view, few players fit that profile better than Lewis Hall.

Lewis Hall would be a dream signing

Hall is a supremely talented young defender who already looks completely at home in the left-back role.

Despite being only 21, he has already made 100 senior appearances for Chelsea and Newcastle United.

He is an energetic and hardworking player who can cover every blade of grass while also providing excellent ball-carrying ability from deep.

If INEOS have any doubts about his quality, they must see the highlights of his outstanding performance against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League yesterday.

Newcastle drew 1-1 with the Spanish giants, with Hall playing a big role in the crucial encounter.

From a defensive standpoint, he registered seven ball recoveries and won six of his nine duels.

He also created five key passes, showing his ability to contribute decisively in attacking phases.

It was an especially important evening for the Englishman as he was tasked with containing Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.

The 18-year-old is one of the best players in the world but he failed to dribble past Hall even once. On one occasion, it briefly appeared that Yamal had beaten Hall inside the penalty area, but the defender quickly recovered and pinched the ball away.

The Red Devils are linked with signing Sandro Tonali this summer as they look to bolster their midfield.

However, if the Red Devils were given the chance to sign just one player from Newcastle’s squad, Lewis Hall would undoubtedly be the standout choice.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .