According to a report in The Telegraph, Newcastle United are considering the possibility of bringing in Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal on a loan deal in the upcoming January transfer window.
This strategic move comes in response to the impending suspension of Sandro Tonali, who is facing repercussions from a betting scandal.
It is anticipated that the Italian's suspension could range anywhere from seven to twelve months, leading the Magpies to proactively seek a temporary replacement.
Eddie Howe has been actively exploring various loan options, and the former Wolverhampton Wanderers player has emerged as a strong candidate.
The shared ownership structure of both Al-Hilal and Newcastle, effectively controlled by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, could potentially smooth the way for this loan agreement. This arrangement may provide the Premier League outfit with a seasoned midfielder to cover for the absence of the Italy international during his ban.
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