Lewis Hall joins Newcastle on season-long loan from Chelsea

LOAN DEAL: Lewis Hall has joined Newcastle on a season-long loan with the option of a permanent deal. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Lewis Hall has joined Newcastle on a season-long loan from Chelsea with the option for a permanent deal for the defender.

The clubs have been in negotiations over a move for the 18-year-old academy graduate since last week, with Eddie Howe’s side having come in with an initial offer of £28million.