Ruben Neves backed for sensational Newcastle United move after source’s reveal – pundit
Ruben Neves will join Newcastle United on loan.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former West Ham striker Frank McAvennie suggested Neves won’t want to play in the Saudi Pro League yet.
The 26-year-old has completed a move to join Saudi side Al Hilal from Wolves in a deal worth a reported £47million.
Al Hilal have recently been taken over by the country’s Public Investment Fund who own an 80 per cent stake in the Magpies.
PIF have also taken control of fellow Saudi sides Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr.
Last week (21 June), Football Insider revealed that the Magpies have internally discussed signing Neves from Al Hilal on a two-year loan deal and is possible given the links between the club and the midfielder’s new team.
McAvennie insisted the midfielder will be joining Newcastle.
“The deal is incredible but he will be going to Newcastle that is for sure,” he told Football Insider.
“I can’t see him wanting to play in Saudi Arabia at his time in life but the way he can get round it is to go there and then on loan to Newcastle. It is a no brainer.
“There is no way that boy would go to Saudi to play now, I think he would go later in life.
“They [PIF] have just bought three teams so that they can bring players in and send them out.“
Neves made 41 appearances for Wolves across all competitions last season in a campaign which saw them finish 13th.
The Portugal international netted six goals and offered up one assist in those outings.
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