What Liverpool insiders are saying about signing Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall
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Liverpool may need to sign a new full-back in the summer transfer window amid Andy Robertson leaving, and consistent issues at right-back.Kostas Tsimikas could return and play back-up to Milos Kerkez in the 2026/27 season, but the Reds are also exploring other options.One potential transfer being looked at by those in a position of power inside Anfield is Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall. FSG would be crazy to keep Arne Slot if Liverpool lose to Brentford… right?
13 Premier League defeats would be more than Brendan Rodgers’ last full season!!Credit: Winslow Townson/Getty Images Liverpool rate Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall highlyHall, 21, has impressed since swapping Chelsea for St James’ Park, making over 100 appearances for the Magpies.He has made 46 appearances this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists.Hall is under contract in the North East until 2029, but there is now talk of a potential move in the summer.A report from TeamTalk this week claims that the defender could consider departing Newcastle in the upcoming transfer window.Liverpool, for their part, have a ‘long-term appreciation’ for the Magpies ace and it is thought that those inside Anfield see him as ‘one of the best young English full-backs available’.However, the Merseyside outfit are not the only ones monitoring Hall going into the summer.Bitter rivals Manchester United are showing an interest in the Englishman as they aim to provide competition for Luke Shaw.German powerhouse Bayern Munich are also thought to appreciate the ex-Chelsea youngster. You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it?
Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones However, while clubs are circling Hall, Newcastle may not be that keen to part with the full-back.Eddie Howe was recently discussing the exit of long-time right-back Kieran Trippier.When doing so, he suggested that both Hall and fellow full-back Tino Livramento will be at the club for ‘many years’.He said: “The reason we signed both players [Hall and Livramento] when we did was for an evolution for the team and to see if they would grow into the full-back areas for us.“They are two really talented lads who can grow and hopefully be top full-backs for Newcastle for many years, and that is still the case.”Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox