Anis Hadj Moussa transfer saga

In late July 2026, Sporting CP of Portugal identified Algerian winger Anis Hadj Moussa as a priority target to replace departing winger Francisco Trincão. The Lisbon club began preliminary talks with Feyenoord, but no formal offer was made and Feyenoord, whose contract with Moussa runs to 2030, remained firm on its valuation, also rebuffing interest from Saudi side Al Ahli.

By early August 2026, Newcastle United emerged as the most likely buyer. The club’s new manager Matthias Jaissle, appointed after Eddie Howe’s resignation, singled out Moussa as a priority signing. Feyenoord set a fee of €35‑40 million, with director Dévy Rigaux confirming the need to sell before further squad reinforcement. The prospective deal follows Newcastle’s recent high‑value departures and reflects existing investment links between Newcastle and Saudi‑backed Al Ahli, which had previously shown interest in the player.