Since FIFA has banned Tonali from football until late August of next year, Newcastle will need to sign a midfield player in early January to take Tonali’s place.
Neves currently plays for Al-Hilal, a Saudi Pro team owned by the Saudi Arabia PIF, the Newcastle’s owners.
Therefore, if we follow the books and do everything legally, it would seem to be a simple deal to make.
There was also news today that the 26-year-old Neves is very eager to join Newcastle and would consider it a dream move.
According to The Sun, Newcastle will make a move.
Neves would love to return to the Premier League, and a loan move to Newcastle would be his ideal scenario, according to Portuguese publication O Jogo.
If Neves does well for Newcastle in the second half of this crucial season, we might be able to work out a deal with him and have the option to purchase him the following summer.
This agreement could be reached so that Neves joins Newcastle on January 1.
The latest update from yesterday is that Neves appears to be eager to join Newcastle, which should expedite the completion of a deal.
That’s encouraging news if Eddie Howe and the owners determine that Neves should start in Tonali’s place this season.
