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title: "Manchester United ‘tracking’ England international as potential Luke Shaw replacement"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/man-utd-lewis-hall-transfer-luke-shaw-replacement/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Barnaby Lane"
section: "Manchester United Transfer Rumours"
published: "2026-04-15T04:54:00Z"
modified: "2026-04-15T04:54:00Z"
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# Manchester United ‘tracking’ England international as potential Luke Shaw replacement

Luke Shaw’s [Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-transfer-rumours/) career has always been difficult to define.

At his best, the England international has looked like one of the finest left-backs in the Premier League — even Europe.

But persistent injury problems and inconsistent availability have prevented him from maintaining that level over a sustained period.

A loyal servant since arriving in 2014, Shaw has had his moments, but with fitness concerns continuing and [age beginning to catch up](https://manunews.com/blog/man-utd-player-ratings-leeds-2/2/), United are now actively considering long-term alternatives in that position.

## **Man Utd Tracking Lewis Hall**

Manchester United are closely monitoring Newcastle United full-back Lewis Hall as they search for a potential successor to Luke Shaw, [according to Caught Offside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/04/13/sources-arsenal-chelsea-interested-defender/).

The Red Devils have identified left-back as an area in need of strengthening, and Hall has emerged as a leading candidate thanks to his rapid development in the Premier League.

Still only 21, he has already established himself as a key figure for Newcastle, making 42 appearances across all competitions this season.

United’s interest forms part of a broader recruitment strategy focused on younger, high-upside players who can grow into key roles over time. Hall fits that profile perfectly, offering energy, technical quality and attacking intent from deep — attributes United are keen to add to their defensive options.

However, any move will be far from straightforward. Newcastle view Hall as a cornerstone of their long-term project and are in a strong contractual position, meaning they are under no pressure to sell. As a result, it would likely take a significant offer to even bring them to the negotiating table.