‘For sure’: Newcastle are definitely looking at signing ‘special’ PL player now – journalist

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Chelsea have beaten Newcastle United to a lot of young talents over the past six months, from Andrey Santos to Angelo Gabriel.

However, now Newcastle are looking to get some sort of revenge as they try to tempt Lewis Hall to swap Stamford Bridge for St James’ Park.

The 18-year-old is a target for Eddie Howe, who is keen to sign a left-back. That is one position that Hall can play, as Newcastle found out last season.

The teenager actually made his Premier League debut at St James’ Park, operating at left wing-back for the Blues during a 1-0 win for Howe’s side.

That was one of nine Premier League appearances for Hall last season, who can also play as a centre-midfielder. He has been described as a ‘special‘ talent by Pat Nevin, and that is why Newcastle are keen to bring him to the North East.

However, that will be easier said than done.

Newcastle interested in Lewis Hall

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Hall is definitely a player who is on Newcastle’s radar. He spoke to NUFC Matters on YouTube about the Magpies’ interest in the youngster.

“Hall is on Newcastle’s radar for sure,” he said.

“I’m not aware that they’ve made a bid at this point but I think the feeling in the Chelsea camp is that he’ll be available, him and Trevoh Chalobah are both on the market.

“Newcastle may look at Hall but he’s obviously younger, still one for the future.”

What Chelsea plan to do with the teenager

But while Newcastle want Hall, Chelsea do not want to lose Hall. It was recently reported that Mauricio Pochettino’s side have no plans to sell the academy product.

Instead, they have a different idea.

According to Di Marzio, Hall is expected to leave Chelsea on loan this season as he goes in search of senior minutes.

While that might open the door for Newcastle, a deal would be a waste of time. Loaning Hall would only be worthwhile for the Magpies if it included an option or obligation to buy at the end of it – and there is no way Chelsea are going to agree to that.

There would be no point in Newcastle signing Hall on loan, as it would just mean we are developing Chelsea’s player for them.

He may have been identified as a potential star of the future by Toon officials, but it looks like it is going to be impossible to do a deal.