Newcastle United eyeing loan move for former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves amid Sandro Tonali suspension: Reports

Newcastle United look at their options to replace Sandro Tonali.

Newcastle United eyeing loan move for former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves amid Sandro Tonali suspension: Reports

Sandro Tonali and Ruben Neves. (Source: Stu Foster/ Sky Sports)

Newcastle United have been caught in a tough situation after their big-money signing Sandro Tonali has been suspended from football for the next 10 months. This incident has taken place due to his addiction to illegal betting and his being caught guilty of it during his time at AC Milan.

The 23-year-old accepted to betting addiction during his time even with Brescia and has been put under therapy to deal with the problem. Newcastle, however, who were left as the party that suffered the most in this scenario losing a key player in the middle of the season.

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Nonetheless, recent reports have emerged which suggest that the Magpies are going back into the market for a new player who already has a Premier League pedigree. Eddie Howe has been impressed by Ruben Neves‘s contribution to Wolves and is looking to call back the Portuguese midfielder from Saudi Arabia to the top level of football in England.

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Since Tonali won’t play pro football until next August, Newcastle seeks a quick fix. They’re eyeing Kalvin Phillips, a sidelined player from Manchester City. Whether Neves, the 26-year-old, returns to the Champions League or stays in Saudi is an exciting question for both clubs’ fans in the coming months.

Newcastle get a huge reality check after loss against Dortmund in the Champions League

Newcastle United immediately realized their shortcoming by German side Borussia Dortmund who were at the top of their game against the English side. Even though the scoreline was a marginal 1-0 in favor of Dortmund, Newcastle displayed several lapses in defense and midfield throughout the game.

Nick Pope trying to Save Dortmund's shot
Nick Pope trying to Save Dortmund’s shot. (Source: BBC)

The game was a wake-up call for Eddie Howe. He missed Sandro Tonali, their star player who was suspended. This could be a turning point, making them search for a new midfielder. Despite a big win over PSG, the Toons need to keep their confidence. The manager isn’t panicking but wants to change tactics and motivate the team for the next match.

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