Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has commented on the possibility of signing a Saudi Al-hilal team star during the upcoming winter transfer window.<\/p>\n
There was strong news about Newcastle’s desire to borrow Portuguese Ruben Neves, in January compensate Italy’s Sandro Tonali, who had been arrested for 10 months for his involvement in a betting case.<\/p>\n
“We know Neves very well, he was one of Wolves’ most important players.<\/p>\n
He added: “I am very open to new contracts from anywhere, provided the required addition is provided to the team.”<\/p>\n
He continued: “There are definitely negotiations with player Neves, but I don’t know anything else, and we hope to get good deals.”<\/p>\n
Romano noted earlier that the relationship between the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which owns the Newcastle Club and Al-hilal<\/a> Administration, could lead to the completion of the deal.<\/p>\n Neves has made 18 appearances for Al-hilal since coming from Wolves last summer, scoring two goals and setting up another, in saudi professional league\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Premier League clubs to vote on banning loans between associated party for January window. If approved, potential deals like Ruben Neves from Al Hilal to Newcastle will be blocked. Temporary measure until longer-term solution agreed @TheAthleticFC<\/a> #NUFC<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/n5mjkWU9TO<\/a><\/p>\n — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) November 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n