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  • Lewis Hall speaks out after his transfer from Chelsea to Newcastle United

    Lewis Hall speaks out after his transfer from Chelsea to Newcastle United

    Lewis Hall has signed a contract to play for Newcastle for one year. He is currently loaned from Chelsea, but there is a possibility for him to have a permanent contract with Newcastle in the future.

    The teams have been talking about a contract for the 18-year-old player since last week. Eddie Howe’s team made the first offer of £28 million.

    Hall signed a new contract to stay at Stamford Bridge for six years in August. However, Chelsea has decided to let Hall go to Newcastle because they are interested in him. Hall played 11 times for the first team last season, including nine times in the Premier League.

    Hall, who has always supported Newcastle since he was a child, expressed his happiness and pride after achieving his dream move. My family and I are fans of the Newcastle football team. As my brother and I were growing up, we were made to believe that we were dedicated supporters of Newcastle. It’s a large group and I’m excited to begin.

    Last year, I gained a lot of experience playing in important games. I felt proud of how much I improved as a player and as a person. I am happy and proud to be at Newcastle, the team I have loved since I was young. Wearing their shirt means a lot to me.

    Pochettino is reacting to his first loss as the boss of Chelsea after their 3-1 defeat against West Ham.

    This is really thrilling. When you think about how the team played last season, not just the results but how they played, it was really impressive.

    There are many skilled players on our team. We now have the Champions League too, which means we have different competitions to participate in and do well. Hopefully, we can win one or two trophies as well.

    Newcastle United’s manager, Eddie Howe, who has already signed Lewis Hall’s former teammate Tino Livramento earlier in the transfer window, expressed his happiness at having Lewis join the team.

    ‘We have been closely watching him because he is a talented player. Many other teams have also been interested in him, so we are happy to have signed him. He brings a lot to our team with his skills, adaptability, and potential. ‘

    I want to express my gratitude to everyone involved for their hard work in recruiting the players we have.

    ‘A transfer window takes a lot of time, hard work and resources, but we have a strong sense of unity at all levels here and I value that teamwork and support. ‘

  • Lewis Hall heads to Newcastle United on loan

    Lewis Hall heads to Newcastle United on loan

    Newcastle United have secured the services of defender Lewis Hall from Chelsea on a season-long loan. This arrangement includes an obligation for the Magpies to permanently sign him next summer, contingent on performance-related criteria.

    A lifelong Newcastle United supporter, Lewis Hall becomes the fifth addition to St. James’ Park during this summer transfer window, and he will be wearing the number 20 shirt.

    At just 18 years old, Hall is considered one of Chelsea’s most promising Academy graduates. He boasts 12 senior appearances for the Blues, which notably include starts in both Premier League encounters against Newcastle United last season.

    In recognition of his achievements, he was named Chelsea’s Academy Player of the Year for the 2022/23 season. It’s worth noting that this honor was also bestowed upon Tino Livramento just two years prior.

    Lewis Hall received the award in a ceremony on the pitch at Stamford Bridge before a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in May.

    Lewis said: “I’m very proud. Me and my family are Newcastle fans, and for me and my brother growing up, it was drilled into us that we were Newcastle. It’s a big club and I can’t wait to get started.

    “I got a lot of experience last year in some big fixtures and I was really proud of the way I progressed as a player and a person. To now be here at Newcastle, the club that I’ve supported since I was a kid, I’m honoured and very proud to wear this shirt.

    “It’s very exciting. When you look back on last season and the way the team performed – not just the results, but the performances the team were putting in – it was amazing.

    “There’s so many talented players and we’ve got the Champions League now as well so there’s many different competitions that I know the team will be wanting to do well in, and hopefully get a trophy or two as well.”

    Newcastle United head coach, Eddie Howe, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Lewis to Newcastle United.

    “He is a player we have tracked closely, as have a number of clubs, so it’s very pleasing to secure him and to add a player of his quality, versatility and high potential to our squad.

    “I’d like to thank everyone involved for their tireless work to bring in the players we have.

    “A lot of time, effort and resource goes into a transfer window, but we have a real togetherness at all levels here and I appreciate that teamwork and support.”

  • Five Chelsea starlets primed for a breakthrough at the Bridge

    The return of club football is fast approaching and a host of Chelsea starlets will be looking to make their first-team breakthrough.

    The Blues’ Cobham academy has a stellar track record of producing talented youngsters, with the likes of Reece James, Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher now regulars at Stamford Bridge.

    Ahead of the West Londoners’ first game back against Bournemouth on December 27, we pick out five prospects who could be the next to rise from the production line.

    Levi Colwill

    While currently struggling to get a game on loan at Brighton, 19-year-old Levi Colwill has been tipped as a long-term candidate to lead Chelsea’s backline.

    The teenage centre-back earned plenty of recognition during his first season in senior football in 2021-22, making 31 Championship appearances for Huddersfield as they went within one game of achieving an unlikely promotion through the play-offs.

    And while minutes have been hard to come by in the top flight since making the switch to the Seagulls, the defender still has plenty of time to make his mark.

    Having made his first Premier League start against Aston Villa in the final game before the World Cup, Colwill will hope to be more involved as he looks to bolster his first-team hopes at his parent club.

    Levi Colwill made his first Premier League start for Brighton against Aston Villa
    Levi Colwill made his first Premier League start for Brighton against Aston Villa

    Harvey Vale

    Attacking midfielder Harvey Vale has similarly been used sparingly on loan at Hull this term but that looks set to change following Liam Rosenior’s arrival as boss.

    Having made just one league appearance for the Tigers in the first half of the campaign, the new manager has already spoken highly of Vale and fellow Chelsea loanee Xavier Simons.

    The 38-year-old coach said: “They’ve both made an excellent impression on me. Harvey’s got some outstanding abilities and is a really good athlete, Xavi’s got everything in a midfield player that I like and he’s going to be a great player in the long term.

    “I’ve had a conversation with Chelsea about those two and Nathan [Baxter], as well, and we’ve decided that come the last week in December, first week in January we’ll have another conversation on that.”

    Introduced as a late substitute in the 1-1 draw against Sunderland last weekend, the Blues will hope their 2021-22 academy Player of the Year will now be given the chance to showcase his talents in the second tier.

    Omari Hutchinson

    Omari Hutchinson has been heavily involved for Chelsea in their mid-season friendlies
    Omari Hutchinson has been heavily involved for Chelsea in their mid-season friendlies

    Excitement over Omari Hutchinson is gathering pace as the youngster edges closer to the first team.

    Chelsea re-signed the teenage forward from Arsenal last July and the 19-year-old has managed an impressive five goals and four assists for Chelsea’s Under-23s this term.

    It earned him a place on the bench for a handful of Premier League games prior the World Cup and he impressed manager Graham Potter during the Blues’ mid-season friendly against Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi earlier this month.

    He said: “[Hutchinson] was really good, dangerous and asked a question all the time.

    “Throughout the game, he showed his quality but he wasn’t the only one.

    “It was a spirited performance with a lot of young players so it was good.”

    Lewis Hall

    Lewis Hall's performance was a positive from Chelsea's Carabao Cup exit to Manchester City
    Lewis Hall’s performance was a positive from Chelsea’s Carabao Cup exit to Manchester City

    Despite crashing out of the Carabao Cup to Manchester City in the third round last month, the performance of Lewis Hall in the 2-0 defeat offered an exciting glimpse into the future.

    The versatile midfielder, 18, made only his second Chelsea start at the Etihad, putting in a confident showing at left wing-back as he consistently pushed his team on with his dangerous driving runs.

    He even went painstakingly close to getting on the scoresheet against the Premier League champions, having been denied twice by stopper Stefan Ortega.

    The display earned him his first top-flight start the following game, playing 73 minutes of a narrow 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.

    With the eighth-placed Blues looking to improve on their poor form and returning World Cup stars likely to be used sparingly in the first few games back, Hall could be primed for further action versus the Cherries.

    Carney Chukwuemeka

    Carney Chukwuemeka has made three Premier League appearances from the bench since joining Chelsea
    Carney Chukwuemeka has made three Premier League appearances from the bench since joining Chelsea

    While not a product of Chelsea’s academy, there is plenty of expectation surrounding Carney Chukwuemeka following his summer move from Aston Villa.

    Landing the teenager shortly after he inspired England to glory in the European U-19 Championship, the talented midfielder is one of the country’s brightest prospects.

    He has since made three league appearances for the Blues, with outings against Wolves, Brentford and Manchester United coming since Potter’s arrival.

    After his Bees cameo, the Blues boss said: “Well, if you look at these attributes, he’s a big powerful boy that can run and run away from people. [He] affected the game.

    “He’s a young player, but he’s got exciting attributes. We just need to help him reach his potential because his potential is exciting.”

    Source: Livescore