Newcastle United have identified Ruben Neves as a target as they attempt to recover from the shock of Sandro Tonali’s long-term suspension.
The Al-Hilal defensive midfielder wants to return to the Premier League as soon as possible in January.
Newcastle are having difficulty acquiring Neves, according to respected journalist Ben Jacobs.
Newcastle United have been boosted in their pursuit of Ruben Neves as the Al-Hilal man is ‘open to the move’, but journalist Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT that a January switch to St James’ Park may not be simple for a key reason.
Eddie Howe’s preparations for the winter transfer window have been changed after Sandro Tonali was forced to sit out for 10 months owing to betting regulations violations, meaning he will not be eligible to play until the early stages of next season.
Newcastle are set to recruit reinforcements after spending more than £130 million throughout the summer to have an effect on the club’s long-awaited return to the Champions League.
Neves is on Howe’s radar as a potential Tonali replacement.
According to The Sun, Newcastle have set their sights on signing Neves before the end of the year, following Tonali’s suspension, which has caused Howe to comb the market for a potential replacement ahead of the transfer window reopening.
According to the source, the Magpies are considering a loan move for the defensive midfielder, who only recently departed the Premier League in a £47 million sale, and their chances of doing so have been helped by the fact that Al-Hilal is also controlled by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
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