Manchester United are still keen on signing Lewis Hall even though he has agreed in principle to sign a new contract with Newcastle United, according to Fabrizio Romano.

After being informed during the recent transfer window that Newcastle would not sell Hall, Manchester United resolved to revisit a move for the left-back at the end of the season. United’s scouts have been extremely impressed by Hall’s performances in recent years, and he remains the club’s top choice to eventually replace Luke Shaw.

United’s hopes of landing Hall suffered a major setback on Tuesday when reports emerged that he had chosen to commit to fresh terms at Newcastle.

Hall is set for a wage increase at St James’ Park, while the length of his contract is expected to be extended from 2029 to 2031.

That development prompted suggestions that Manchester United could turn their attention to alternative left-backs, including Bournemouth’s Adrien Truffert, Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde and RB Leipzig’s David Raum.

However, Romano believes Michael Carrick’s team are still considering a bold attempt to sign Hall despite the impending new deal.

“Newcastle have an agreement in principle with Lewis Hall and his agents over a new contract, the deal is almost done,” the journalist said.

“[It will run] until June 2031, so a five-year contract for Lewis Hall. It’s not going to include a release clause.

“Someone said there is going to be a release clause dedicated to Manchester United, and so for a potential exit in 2027: destination Man Utd.

“The message coming out of Newcastle is that there is not going to be any release clause for Man Utd.

“Then, if you ask me, ‘Do you expect Man Utd to return for Lewis Hall in summer 2027?’ I think it’s a serious possibility.

“Man Utd love the player, Man Utd already wanted him strongly a few weeks ago.

“So, to see Man Utd returning for Lewis Hall is realistic.

“But, at the same time, Newcastle [are] getting the deal done.

“Newcastle, with their new coach Matthias Jaissle, are entering a into new dimension.

“Some players are very happy, including Lewis Hall, and that’s why he’s signing a new contract.

“At the moment, the situation is considered absolutely under control.”

David Ornstein has indicated that Truffert could become an option for the Red Devils if they fail in their pursuit of Hall.

“Not many clubs recruited in that left-back position, which means there’s going to be a need on the horizon,” Ornstein said.

“Truffert has a really good age profile [he’s 25 in November]. He’s the sort of player that you could see moving.

“Manchester United were one team that we talked about with left-backs over the window, and there will be more. It is going to be an interesting one.

“I’m hearing a value of around £60m and that there’s potentially a deal to be done next summer. I could see him being capable of playing for one of the biggest clubs.”