London, August 22 (QNA) - Newcastle United have signed defender Lewis Hall on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

"The deal includes an obligation for the Magpies to make the transfer permanent next summer based on performance-related criteria," the English club said in a statement on its website on Tuesday.

"A boyhood Newcastle United fan, Lewis is the fifth arrival at St. James' Park this summer and will wear shirt number 20." "The 18-year-old full-back is regarded as one of Chelsea's most highly rated Academy graduates and has made 12 senior appearances for the Blues - including starts in both Premier League matches against Newcastle United last season." (QNA)