Saudi PIF sanction January deals as Toon eye Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli stars - Report

PIF have 'made it clear' that they would be willing to do deals between Newcastle and Saudi Pro League clubs in January, according to TEAMtalk. 

Newcastle are currently on the lookout for a short-term replacement for Sandro Tonali - ideally a loan - with the Italian suspended for the next 10 months.

The report states that Ruben Neves is 'highly thought of' at St James’ Park, along with talented Spaniard Gabri Veiga. PIF are not only owners at Newcastle, but also have a majority stake in  Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal.

Veiga currently plays alongside Allan Saint-Maximin at Al-Ahli after sealing a shock summer move from Celta Vigo, while Neves sealed a free agent move from Wolves to Al-Hilal at the end of the 2022/23 season.

It would certainly spark huge debate around the league if we were to do dealings with clubs who share the same owner, but on a footballing level, Neves or Veiga would bring a lot of quality to the team and offer an ideal if available on loan.

At the moment, it’s still unclear as to whether Newcastle are willing to explore this option in January, with Man City's Kalvin Phillips heavily linked, but it seems the door could be open if PIF are prepared to do business. 

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