Newcastle face transfer competition from Premier League rivals for on-loan Chelsea star Lewis Hall
CRYSTAL PALACE are ready to move for Lewis Hall for the second time.
Versatile Hall, 19, went from Chelsea to Newcastle on loan last summer but has hardly figured for the Toon.
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Now the Eagles are standing by with a bid for the player they tried to snap up before losing out to the Geordies.
Hall headed to St. James’ Park in a loan transfer costing £4million with an additional obligation to pay £24m to make the switch permanent.
However, a clause in the deal means the Magpies need to finish above 15th in the table for the move to go through.
Newcastle currently sit in 10th before their game with Chelsea, with 14 points separating them from Brentford in 15th.
Regardless of the interest from Prem rivals, Eddie Howe seemed confident Newcastle will seal a deal for Hall.
He said earlier this week: “It’s nailed on. I’m preparing for Lewis to be at Newcastle for many years.
“He was always brought in with a long-term view and I’m delighted because he has many qualities we are looking for.
“Something we just need some patience. Players develop at different speeds, but we’re delighted with the progress he’s made.
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“We have always believed in him and his quality, and we have been working really hard with him on his game.
“He’s a really talented lad. I believe in him and my vision is that he will be here for many years.”
Hall has played has played just 11 times in total this season.
