Liverpool are now "closely monitoring" £70m ace who has outplayed world superstar - report

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Liverpool are reportedly among the Premier League clubs who are believed to be “closely monitoring” Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall. Hall is a brilliant young footballer who has made big strides this season, with Newcastle manager Eddie Howe speaking highly of him in recent days, saying: “He’s probably one of those players I’d say is playing his best football currently.

I think there’s loads more to come from him. But he’s got a lot of strengths that not many players in that position would have.

And that’s what makes him stand out and catch the eye.” Hall could flourish for Liverpool, combining defensive expertise with attacking prowess – he has one goal and assist apiece in the league this season, and averaged two tackles per game – but do they need him with Milos Kerkez already their first-choice left-back? That’s not to say that Liverpool should completely turn their noses up at the idea of signing Hall, considering what a top-quality player he is, but those funds could be spent on more important areas of the pitch ahead of next season.