Newcastle United faced with PL transfer battle for Ruben Neves
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According to The Mirror, Newcastle might have trouble persuading the Premier League to let them recruit Ruben Neves or other Saudi Pro League players.
“Newcastle are braced for a Premier League transfer battle if rivals try to stop them signing players on loan from Saudi clubs,” the paper explains.
“The Geordies will attempt to sign Portugal international midfielder Ruben Neves on loan from Al-Hilal just six months after his £47m move to the Saudi Pro League. Newcastle and Al-Hilal are both owned by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and there is currently no regulation to stop the deal.
“Premier League rivals fear Newcastle could use the four Saudi clubs they own as a back door way of getting players to Tyneside on the cheap. Newcastle need a replacement for playmaker Sandro Tonali who is banned for 10 months for betting, but face Financial Fair Play restrictions so a loan deal would suit.
“Neves, 26, left Wolves in the summer after 253 games in six seasons. The PIF also own Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr. The PIF have helped their clubs buy star players including N’Golo Kante, Jota, Riyad Mahrez, Fabinho, Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo.”
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