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title: "Newcastle United: PIF eyeing Nabil Fekir move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2022-11-05T18:10:52Z"
modified: "2022-11-05T18:10:52Z"
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# Newcastle United: PIF eyeing Nabil Fekir move

**The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Public Investment Fund (PIF) are reportedly eyeing up a [Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) move for Real Betis midfielder Nabil Fekir.**

### The Lowdown: Midfielder wanted

The Daily Mail’s North East reporter [Craig Hope](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTtpb1uH_S/) revealed last week that the Tynesiders are set to prioritise the signing of a central midfielder, as they search for an ally for Bruno Guimaraes.

The likes of Leicester City duo James Maddison and Youri Tielemans have been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/nufc-transfer-news-maddison-tielemans-premier-league-leicester/), as they could look to strengthen in the January transfer window, or next summer.

### The Latest: Fekir interest

As per [Spanish sources](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/premier-league-nuevamente-acecho-nabil-fekir-20221104.html), the St. James’ Park outfit are preparing an offer for €45m (£39.4m) to try and sign Fekir in the summer.

However, they will face competition from fellow [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) rivals West Ham United and Arsenal for his signature.

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### The Verdict: Too expensive

There is no doubt that Fekir is a quality player, with his goal against HJK Helsinki in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night his [fifth](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nabil-fekir/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/203496/plus/0?saison=2022&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) goal contribution of the season so far, but he has also picked up [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nabil-fekir/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/203496/plus/0?saison=2022&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=), and at 29 years of age, £39.4m is a lot of money to spend on someone that could be on the decline.

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A FIFA World Cup [winner](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nabil-fekir/erfolge/spieler/203496) with France, Fekir has had a decorated career, playing over 300 times for two high-profile clubs in Europe, Lyon and Betis, contributing to over 160 goals ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nabil-fekir/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/203496/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

He could help attract other big names to the Magpies in the summer, but they should consider trying to negotiate a much cheaper price if they are serious about signing him.