Newcastle hopes to borrow players from affiliated Saudi teams.

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Newcastle are planning to strengthen their squad in January by signing players from the Saudi Arabian league. Belonging to the same group.

Football Insider reports that. Newcastle United are facing difficulties in strengthening their squad during the January transfer window. Because it is close to reaching the limit of financial fairness rules or Financial Fair Play UFABET

Sources reveal that Newcastle may only strengthen the team on loan. And a solution for Eddie Howe’s team could be to borrow players from four Saudi Arabian league clubs, Al Nasser, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and Al Ahly. The club is owned by the same club as the Magpies, Public Investment Fund.

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Pre Season Friendly – Newcastle United v Villarreal – St. James’ Park, Newcastle, Britain – August 6, 2023 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe before the match REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo

Previously, Newcastle had been in the news for wanting to loan Ruben Neves, the Portuguese national midfielder from Al Hilal. But several Premier League clubs had tried to oppose it. However, from the vote, it appeared that the votes did not meet the criteria. This allows Salika Dong to continue operating normally.

Howe has faced difficult times. In a season that has a big battle, the UEFA Champions League has been added because injury problems continue to take a toll. The latest being first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope. Meanwhile, the midfielder who was bought expensively in the summer, Sandro Tonali is also banned until the beginning of next season.