Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterNewcastle United are looking to provide Matthias Jaissle with the signing of a player he has long admired.Jaissle is expected to be confirm as Eddie Howe's successor at St James' Park following the latter's resignation last week.Fans are in something of a funk following the departure of several key players over the past 12 months, with Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali all leaving for whopping fees.We Dont Talk About BrunoCaptain Bruno Guimaraes remains the subject of speculation amid reports that Newcastle have rejected Arsenal's first offer for his services.Newcastle are now in need of new recruits not only to help fill those holes in the squad, but to try and get Jaissle off to the best possible start once his move from Saudi side Al-Ahli officially goes through. You may like Matthias Jaissle resigns from Al-Ahli over contractual dispute ahead of Newcastle United talks Release clause activated as Newcastle United line up first transfer after Eddie Howe resignation: report Who is Matthias Jaissle? New Newcastle United boss revealed after Eddie Howe bombshell Reports suggest that Newcastle are already working on signing a player Jaissle has had his eye on for some time: Feyenoord's Anis Hadj Moussa.The Algerian international, who usually plays off the right wing, has been a first-team regular for the Dutch giants since making the move from Belgian side Petro Eisden two years ago.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Jaissle is said to have tried to sign the forward for Al-Ahli in the past, but was rebuffed.Hadj Moussa has been linked with a fleet of English clubs over the past couple of years, with Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea all reported to be interested in him.That sounds to FourFourTwo like somebody has a busy agent, in all honesty - but Dutch journalist Dennis Kranenburg has claimed that Newcastle want to bring him in as Anthony Gordon's replacement.Hadj Moussa's output for Feyenoord over the past two seasons has been decent but not outstanding, with the winger claiming 25 goals and 12 assists in 83 appearances in all competitions.However, his performances have generally been strong in a Feyenoord side who have been badly struggling by their own standards. He put in a star turn against Manchester City in the Champions League in 2024/25, and at 24, he may still have further potential to unlock.He was involved for Algeria at this summer's World Cup, starting their opening game against Argentina before being dropped to the bench for the rest of the tournament.TOPICSNewcastle UtdNewcastle UnitedPremier LeagueTransfer newsSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
