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Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United to resurrect their reported interest in Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall after watching Luke Shaw struggle during the Red Devils’ 5-2 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town.
United produced an impressive attacking display to secure their first league win of the campaign, but former midfielder Scholes believes the performance also highlighted a potential weakness at left-back.
Shaw started the match but was reportedly exposed defensively during periods of the contest, prompting Scholes to call for United to revisit their interest in Hall before the transfer window closes.
Hall has emerged as a reported target for United throughout the summer, with the Newcastle defender viewed as a potentially long-term solution on the left side of the defence.
The defender has established himself as an important player at St James’ Park after initially joining Newcastle on loan from Chelsea before completing a permanent move. His technical ability, pace and willingness to contribute going forward have made him an attractive option for clubs searching for a modern full-back
‘I think United would have taken going 1-0 down, the way they played in the first half. It could have been two or three,’ Scholes said of Manchester United’s performance on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.
‘What we saw yesterday, I think that sums what you’re going to get from United.
‘They could have been two or three down but also, you look at the second half, and they were devastating. They are absolutely devastating going forward.’
Asked if Carrick will be asking for reinforcements at the back, Scholes replied: ‘100 per cent. That will have been going on for months, you’re not just talking the last couple of days.
‘Do you know one thing that might help Michael? Luke Shaw getting done yesterday [against Ipswich] like he did. So he might go, “Look, we need him”, and you think Lewis Hall might be the most doable who is out there and available.
‘You would have thought some work on that has been done. The amount of rumours there have been, you would have thought some work on that has been done.’
‘It doesn’t feel like they’re going to do anything does it? Lewis Hall was floated about for a bit,’ he added.
‘I don’t think it’s going to happen and this is why United are going to be United again: we’re probably not much different from last year and not much different from the last five years.
‘They can look devastating at times but at times they’ll look like they did in the first half [against Ipswich] where they concede goals.
‘Look, it’s no surprise, who is shocked? You’ve got the same back-four you’ve had for five years. What’s going to change?’
I don’t think it’s going to happen and this is why Manchester United are going to be United again: we’re probably not much different from last year and not much different from the last five years.
‘They can look devastating at times but at times they’ll look like they did in the first half [against Ipswich] where they concede goals. Look, it’s no surprise, who is shocked? You’ve got the same back-four you’ve had for five years. What’s going to change?’
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