Newcastle have made an offer to sign Chelsea defender Lewis Hall on a permanent deal.
The offer is under consideration at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea thought to value Hall in the region of £30m.
The Blues have reached a preliminary agreement on a new long-term contract with the 18-year-old player.
Hall, who has represented England U21s, made his debut in the Premier League for Chelsea in the previous season and proceeded to make nine appearances in the top division.
Howe: We're hoping for one more signing
After Newcastle's opening day 5-1 victory over Aston Villa last Saturday, Eddie Howe told We he was targeting one more signing before the end of the transfer window.
He said: "We're hoping for one more [signing], no guarantee, but we will fight to the end to strengthen.
"We are getting there. Every transfer window we have got stronger."
Have Newcastle moved on from Tierney? | Arteta: He's part of our plans
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Kieran Tierney has attracted interest from Newcastle
Earlier this week, We News reported that Newcastle still had a keen interest in Kieran Tierney, the full-back from Arsenal. The 26-year-old was excluded from the matchday squad for the season opener against Nottingham Forest over the weekend.
The situation has become more complex as Jurrien Timber, the new signing for Gunners, has been sidelined for a significant period due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained during the 2-1 victory against Forest. Nevertheless, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta suggested in his press conference before the Monday Night Football match against Crystal Palace that the Scotland international remains a vital part of his future plans.
"He played the final (the Community Shield), no? A player that plays five days before in the final is part of the plans for sure," Arteta said.
Ziyech closing in on Galatasaray move
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Hakim Ziyech is having a medical at Galatasaray
Meanwhile, Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech had the first part of his Galatasaray medical yesterday ahead of a potential move from Stamford Bridge.
Galatasaray are awaiting the results before proceeding with second part of the medical on Thursday.
If all goes well, Ziyech will formally sign a contract with the Turkish champions.
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