It comes after Newcastle United were linked with loaning Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal, who are owned by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund - though it has been suggested that the idea comes with a wider view and is not specific to the potential of the Portugal international returning to England.Īs it stands there is nothing to stop such a deal being completed for Neves, who left Wolves for Saudi in a £47m deal during the off-season.
Everton would also be impacted should their potential takeover by 777 Partners be completed.Ĭlubs are set to vote on banning loan moves in the Premier League's next board meeting and 14 teams will need to be in favour.
Fourteen Premier League clubs could theoretically be affected by a proposed new rule that would block teams from signing players on loan from associated clubs - including Manchester United if Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s £1.3bn purchase of a 25 per cent stake is completed.
