Newcastle have reached agreement with Chelsea over a deal for teenage defender Lewis Hall.
The PA news agency understands that talks over the 18-year-old's move to Tyneside have reached a successful conclusion and that he will become the club's fourth major summer signing.
Magpies head coach Eddie Howe confirmed his interest in Hall at his pre-match press conference on Friday morning, and indicated that the move – initially at least – would be on a loan basis.
Eddie Howe says signing Hall would conclude Newcastle´s summer business.
Asked about the player, Howe said: 'Let's wait and see what happens today.