Newcastle
are in advanced talks with Chelsea to sign defender Lewis Hall on a
permanent deal.
A fee in the region of £30m is being discussed.
Sky Sports News understands the deal is "edging closer" but there is still
work to do on the fee, structure of payments and add-ons.
The 18-year-old recently agreed in principle a new long-term contract with
the Blues.
Hall, who has featured for England U21s, made his Premier League debut for
Chelsea last season and went on to make nine appearances in the top flight.
Howe: We're hoping for one more signing
After Newcastle's opening day 5-1 victory over Aston Villa last Saturday,
Eddie Howe told Sky Sports he was targeting one more signing before the end
of the transfer window.
He said: "We're hoping for one more [signing], no guarantee, but we will
fight to the end to strengthen.
"We are getting there. Every transfer window we have got stronger."
Have Newcastle moved on from Tierney? |
Arteta: He's part of our plans
Earlier this week, Sky Sports News reporterd Newcastle retained an interest
in Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney.
The 26-year-old was left out of the matchday squad for the season opener
against Nottingham Forest at the weekend.
Matters have been complicated with new Gunners signing Jurrien Timber facing
a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate
ligament injury during the 2-1 victory against Forest.
However, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hinted in his press conference ahead of
his side's Monday Night Football clash against Crystal Palace that the
Scotland international was still part of his plans going forward.
"He played the (Community Shield) final, no? A player that plays five days
before in the final is part of the plans, for sure.
"I hope so (he is disappointed to be left out of league squad)."
Ziyech closing in on Galatasaray move
Meanwhile, Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech had the first part of his
Galatasaray medical yesterday ahead of a potential move from Stamford
Bridge.
Galatasaray are awaiting the results before proceeding with second part of
the medical on Thursday.
If all goes well, Ziyech will formally sign a contract with the Turkish
champions.
Inter target Chalobah out for a few weeks
Trevoh Chalobah is expected to be out for a few more weeks with a hamstring
problem.
The Chelsea centre-back hobbled off during the pre-season game against
Fulham in the USA and his injury has now been fully assessed.
Chalobah's injury is not serious, and he is expected to be back to full
fitness before the end of the transfer window - opening up the possibility
of a move towards the end of August.
Chalobah's future has been uncertain this summer, with huge competition for
places in Mauricio Pochettino's plans.
The club have two left-footed centre-backs in Benoit Badiashile and Levi
Colwill.
Chalobah has interest from other clubs and Chelsea may be willing to listen
to offers in the final weeks of the window.
Sky in Italy say he is on the list at Inter Milan along with a number of
other Premier League centre-backs.
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