Newcastle United are eyeing a shock swoop for Ruben Neves in the coming months.

The Magpies are set to dip into the transfer market in January to replace a suspended star.

With Sandro Tonali banned from football for ten months, the Magpies have to find a replacement for the 23-year-old.

Per The Sun, Al-Hilal's Neves may be the player that Newcastle can secure in January.

He only joined the Saudi league in the summer, but given the country's Public Investment Fund owns both teams, a deal is likely.

Al-Hilal is the flagship club of the PIF in their Pro League, while Newcastle is their main European club.