Why Newcastle boss was misunderstood over Lewis Hall move terms — top source answers

Several days ago, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe unexpectedly claimed that Lewis Hall's loan move from Chelsea is not necessarily turning into a permanent one.

In particular, Howe said that 'certain criteria' must be met. That led to speculation among Chelsea fans that the move will depend on the number of appearances.

However, according to The Telegraph's Matt Law, that is not the case. The number of games Hall plays for Newcastle does not impact his move. The specific terms that do apply, however, are not reported, though.

This is arguably bad news for those who want the 19-year-old back at Stamford Bridge. Hall has only played seven games for the Magpies.