According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea loanee Lewis Hall’s move to Newcastle United is set to become a permanent transfer in the summer transfer window. This transfer will see Chelsea receive a fee of £30 million.
During the previous season, Hall showcased his potential while playing under various managers at Chelsea. As a left-back, he became a regular starter following injuries to Marcus Cucurella and Ben Chilwell. His performances were impressive, solidifying his position at the club under Mauricio Pochettino. Hall even participated in Chelsea’s pre-season tour in the USA. However, it was unforeseen that he would be loaned out during the summer window.
Recent updates on Lewis Hall’s loan spell confirm that Newcastle United will exercise the buy-back clause inserted by Chelsea, making his move permanent. This decision ensures that Chelsea will make a profit in the summer transfer window.
Chelsea’s financial situation has compelled them to prioritize generating revenue during this window, resulting in a lack of new signings. The club’s inability to acquire any players during the January transfer window further underscores their focus on financial stability.
Was moving on from Hall the right decision?
Based on his performances in the previous season, it appeared highly probable that Lewis Hall would compete for a starting position in the first team. His growth as a player and impressive performances indicated that he would be in contention with Marcus Cucurella and Ben Chilwell for the starting fullback role. However, it’s disappointing that Chelsea opted to loan him out during the recent summer transfer window without affording him an opportunity to showcase his abilities this season.
Unfortunately, Lewis Hall’s move to Newcastle United has not yielded the desired results as he has seen limited playing time and has mostly been on the bench this season. This situation is deemed unacceptable considering his talent and potential. At the age of 19, Hall still has a long journey ahead to mature as a fullback, so it is hopeful that Newcastle will provide him with more opportunities in the coming season.
