Manchester United dealt transfer blow as top target Lewis Hall agrees five-year Newcastle contract

Manchester United have suffered a blow in the transfer market, with top target Lewis Hall agreeing to sign a new five-year contract with Newcastle.

Details of Hall's contract renewal

According to The Sun, Lewis Hall and Newcastle have reached a new contract agreement lasting five years. This means Manchester United's original plan to sign the player has fallen through, with the club suffering another setback in its pursuit of a target.

Other Premier League transfer developments

Brentford have begun new contract talks with Kevin Schade, according to the Daily Star. Former Liverpool player Danny Murphy has criticised the club's two full-backs — Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez — saying they are "not good enough" and "will not get better".

At Arsenal, Mikel Arteta persuaded academy player Myles Lewis-Skelly to remain at the Emirates Stadium by promising tactical adjustments. Gabriel Jesus admitted that he was forced to train separately in the days before leaving Arsenal.

European and other league news

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay is expected to return to training within two weeks after successfully undergoing heart surgery. Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho have received unexpected opportunities, with both players still without a club.

In addition, more than 100,000 people have signed a formal complaint urging FIFA to investigate president Gianni Infantino, over concerns that his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump may violate the governing body's ethics rules.

Scottish football

Derek McInnes revealed that John Souttar could still leave Rangers this month. Motherwell confirmed that striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has departed the club.