The Athletic FC Podcast

Will Newcastle really sign players from the Saudi League?

Eddie Howe has questioned why all the focus seemed to be on Newcastle, following the Premier Leagues effort to block ‘related-party loans’…
So are they actually going to sign Ruben Neves in January? Or anyone else from the Saudi Pro League for that matter? 
And why is the richest club in the world, turning to a 17 year-old midfielder amid an injury crisis? 
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, plus Jacob Whitehead &amp; Chris Waugh.

Produced by Adonis Pratsides &amp; Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.