Man Utd handed boost in signing Newcastle left-back

Manchester United have been handed a boost in signing Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall this summer.

The Red Devils are expected to be in the transfer market for a new left-back to compete with Luke Shaw next season.

Patrick Dorgu is the immediate deputy at the moment, but he is viewed as a winger, given his defensive vulnerability.

Hall has been closely watched by United scouts in recent months, and the club have now been handed a boost in signing him.

The Chelsea graduate has his sights on playing Champions League football and could hand in a transfer request to leave.

The Magpies have not set an asking price for the defender, but reports claim that a package of £60 million could seal the deal.

Alongside Hall, Tino Livramento could also head for the exit door.

The Magpies right-back has been closely tracked by the Gunners, and reports claim that he expects to make the switch to north London.