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Chelsea defensive prodigy keen to make permanent summer switch to Newcastle United

Lewis Hall prefers permanent switch to Newcastle United from Chelsea

Chelsea youngster Lewis Hall prefers a permanent switch to Premier League rivals Newcastle United this summer, according to The Athletic.

The Magpies are interested in acquiring the services of the 18-year-old in the ongoing transfer window and are working on getting a hold of his signature. To that end, the Tyneside outfit have seen multiple proposals for the youngster rejected by the Blues.

Recently, the Stamford Bridge side tied the English national down to a new long-term contract. However, the 18-year-old left-back is now keen on a move to Eddie Howe’s team.

Newcastle United is the preferred destination of Chelsea defender Lewis Hall. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Hall is considering making a switch to Newcastle due to the prospect of getting regular game time and competing in the Champions League. The youngster was also a fan of the Magpies growing up.

Crystal Palace have also been linked with the English national in recent weeks. Chelsea preferred loaning him out to the Selhurst Park side, but the defender favours a permanent switch instead.

As things stand, the West London club will demand around £35 million to part ways with Hall. A potential proposal could also include a considerable sell-on clause for the Blues.

Chelsea have enough depth at left-back. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

At Chelsea, the left-hand side of the defence has a lot of depth for now. Ben Chilwell looks like Mauricio Pochettino’s first choice. The Argentine manager also has Marc Cucurella and Ian Maatsen at his disposal.

On the other hand, Howe has relied on Dan Burn to play as a left-back for some time now. While the 31-year-old has done relatively well, he is not being played in his natural position.

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Hall found game time hard to come by during pre-season. The English national was sparingly used by Pochettino in the friendlies. Therefore, it would not be a surprise to see him leave this summer.

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