Newcastle could get Hall 2.0 with ‘sensational’ £30m PL star

If Newcastle United keen to seize the moment and ensure their impressive improvements this winter deliver something tangible for the hungry Tynesiders, they will need to sail confidently through the January transfer window.

Departures are expected to dominate and indeed the purported sales of Martin Dubravka and Miguel Almiron have caused the biggest buzz, but sporting director Paul Mitchell is ready to work with Eddie Howe vis-a-vis incomings if the right opportunity presents itself.

Magpie fans shouldn’t get too excited, as Newcastle still harbor concerns regarding s Premier Leagueprofit and sustainability rules (PSR) and will not want to disrupt an exciting season with consequences.

But they are still attentive to the market and could find an excellent opportunity to strengthen by repeating their Lewis Hall blinder.

Newcastle’s Lewis Hall blinder

Many times, Premier League clubs have targeted other people’s fodder and transformed them into top-class stars. Looking from within, Chris Wood and Elliot Anderson have thrived at Nottingham Forest since leaving St. James’ Park.

Newcastle have also benefited, with Hall swapping Chelsea for Tyneside in 2023 and already, aged 20, described as “the best left-back in the country, bar none”. Toon reporter Dominic Scurr.

Last year, Newcastle signed a contract with the dynamic youngster an initial loan that was completed for £28 million at the end of the 2023/24 season, and while initially promising, is now progressing through multi-layered performances for a Newcastle side once again aiming for a place at the table of Europe’s elite.

Howe has tasted the riches to be had by pulling out of Chelsea’s bloated squad and looks set to repeat the feat this month.

Howe looks at the Chelsea midfielder

Fabrizio Romano revealed the head coach of Chelsea this week Enzo Maresca made central midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall available for transfer just six months after signing him from Leicester City for £30m.

Dewsbury-Hall featured for the title winners last season but has languished on the fringes since joining Chelsea. It is becoming increasingly clear that it needs to close the door on the unforgettable west London experience if it is to increase its quality.

Newcastle have not received any fresh link with the 26-year-old, who is currently courted Graham Potter’s West Ham Unitedbut they were famous fans over the past few months and now he could step in for an underrated player.

What Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall would bring to Newcastle

Dewsbury-Hall may have played Championship football with Leicester last season, but he was arguably one of the most talented players in the division and more than capable of progressing in the Premier League, having been one of the Foxes’ best players as they relegated 2022/ 23.

Athletic’s Rob Tanner praised midfielder for “giving Leicester record-breaking creativity” as they returned to the Premier League under Maresca, scored 12 goals and 14 assists through 44 games.

He’s a skilled playmaker, yes, but Dewsbury-Hall doesn’t fit into one category, offering a complete approach to the game that prompted Chelsea to effectively sign him as a replacement for Conor Gallagher.

Newcastle have found success thanks to Hall’s signing, also considering another Cobham graduate in Tino Livrament at right-back, and United have snapped up the former Chelsea youngster for an initial figure of £32 millionalbeit from Southampton after leaving London to make a name for himself.

Chelsea must regret losing two talents, a home-grown one at that – Dewsbury-Hall is of a different opinion, but they could regret losing another secondary player who restores their reputation with their rivals.

According to FBrefDewsbury-Hall ranked in the top 7% of midfielders for goals scored in England’s second competition last season, also ranked in the top 1% for assists, top 4% for shot creation actions and top 8% for progressive transfers and successful takeovers per 90.

An £80k-a-week ace he has only played 55 minutes of Premier League football this season. He has started regularly in the Conference League, but the caliber of opposition is far less than what Chelsea will face if, say, they qualify for the Champions League this season.

As mentioned, he’s not a one-trick pony either, averaging 5.1 rebounds per game last season, according to Sofascoreand won 56% of his face-offs on the ground, highlighting the versatile and balanced approach that Howe will naturally require to advance his project.

Once praised for its “sensational” technical quality former Leicester coach Brendan RodgersDewsbury-Hall’s move to Chelsea fell through, but that doesn’t mean he can’t become a key player in Howe’s system, fighting for a place with Bruno Guimaraes and co.

Lewis Hall, although far younger, recognized the benefits of leaving Chelsea and progressing to an ambitious project on Tyneside that would better recognize his skills.

With West Ham lurking and no doubt ready to back Potter this month, Newcastle need to raise their game and complete a dynamic midfield with another quality.