In soccer, whispers and speculations often paint a misleading picture. Saudi League giants Al-Hilal have consistently been in the transfer market headlines for the past couple of months. But not because they are in pursuit of some European talent. Just the opposite, as their star midfielder Ruben Neves has been under the radar for Premier League side Newcastle United. However, a credible source has now emphatically debunked the recent surge of rumors enveloping Ruben Neves’ potential transfer to the Premier League.
As the soccer community eagerly anticipates the resolution of this transfer saga, Al-Hilal’s credible sources have stepped up to quash all the speculations. So, let’s uncover the drama surrounding Ruben Neves, Al-Hilal, and Newcastle United.
Al-Hilal’s dismissal of Ruben Neves transfer saga
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The rumors have been swirling around Ruben Neves and his potential move to Newcastle United for months. The Portuguese midfielder, who joined Al-Hilal from Premier League side Wolves last summer, has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League, with Newcastle eyeing him for a loan deal. However, according to the latest updates, Al Hilal’s most trusted source has now come out to debunk all these rumors. The credible source stated that Ruben Neves is content at the club, and his transfer speculations are utterly false.
🚨🚨🚨: @saifmoalsaif
La rumeur qui envoie Ruben Neves à Newcastle est totalement fausse !
(C’est la source la plus fiable d’Al Hilal)
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— SPL 🇸🇦 (@ActuSPL) November 13, 2023
This latest update is a significant blow to Newcastle United, who desperately needs a new midfielder. After their star midfielder Sandro Tonali was sentenced to a 10-month ban for breaching betting rules, the Magpies are hunting for a midfielder. Contrastingly, the news of Neves not leaving turned out to be an immense relief to Al Hilal fans.
However, there is more to the story, as another crucial decision can permanently hamper the deal. According to the reports, a board meeting is scheduled for November 21, where the Premier League clubs will discuss a proposed ban on loan moves between associated clubs. The fact that both Newcastle United and Al-Hilal are owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund puts a cloud of uncertainty in Newcastle United’s pursuit of Neves.
If 14 out of 20 Premier League clubs allowed the proposed ban, the outcome could potentially impact several clubs. Apart from transfers, it will also affect front-of-shirt sponsorships. It’ll be interesting to see what lies ahead in the January transfer window.
Newcastle United boss open for Neves’ move
Amid this turmoil and transfer drama, the Magpies’ manager, Eddie Howe, remains pragmatic in their pursuit. While acknowledging the outcome of the crucial vote, Howe emphasized the requirement to sign more players. “He [Neves] was a player we liked when at Wolves. We are open to signing players from anywhere if they’re good enough and make us better. We have to wait and see what the result of that vote is,” Howe stated.
With the fate of the transfer deal hanging in the balance, the consequences of the pivotal decision loom large. As the credible sources from Al-Hilal quash all the speculations of Neves leaving, the Magpies may now have to look elsewhere for reinforcements. With the January transfer window nearing, fans will be intrigued to witness the outcome.
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