Scrolling through the BBC Sport website this morning on my break I was staggered to see that they’re back to reporting on Manchester United looking at Lewis Hall. It genuinely made me blink involuntarily a little bit, like I might be seeing things.
The story read that the Manchester side “will revisit a deal for Newcastle and England left back Lewis Hall, who is keen to move to Old Trafford”. So, quite a lot to unpick in so few words there.
Firstly, I’d ask what deal? I didn’t realise that there was a deal in the first place. And I’m aware that as a mere fan I have no special insight into the goings on inside St. James’ Park, but I cannot recall a ‘deal’ ever being on the table. I remember that the media, especially a certain Manchester United podcast, practically salivating all last summer about them trying to get Hall, but nothing about an actual “deal”. Almost like it could just be a figment of someone’s imagination…
Hall clearly isn’t “keen on a move to Old Trafford”. In fact he’s said signing his contract was “an extremely proud moment” and said that staying at Newcastle was a “no brainer” adding that it was “an absolute pleasure” to play for Newcastle.
His family links to the club are well known and every performance seems not only to enhance his reputation, but cement his place as a hugely important player for the club.
I’m sick of seeing these ridiculous links; even more so when it feels like common knowledge that Manchester United wouldn’t be willing to pay anywhere near what we’d ask.
Just give it a rest, man!
