Newcastle have made one of their most important pieces of summer business by tying down Lewis Hall to a new contract, according to BBC News.
It's been a busy window on Tyneside in terms of both arrivals and departures, but securing Hall's long-term future stands out as a particularly significant move for Eddie Howe's side. The report notes the timing is notable, coming just weeks after Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle told Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel there was "no chance" of Hall leaving for Saudi Arabia.
While full details of the extension weren't outlined, the message from Newcastle is clear: Hall is very much part of their plans going forward, and the club were determined to head off any interest from elsewhere before it could develop further.