Newcastle United issued 'hands off' warning in chase for La Liga star

Liam Kennedy
By Liam Kennedy

Desk Editor

Published 28th Apr 2020, 12:45 GMT
Updated 28th Apr 2020, 12:46 GMT

Newcastle United have been issued with a ‘hands off’ warning in their pursuit of La Liga star Nabil Fekir.

Betis president Angel Haro, speaking to Cope Sevilla, says he has no intentions of selling the 26-year-old, who has been a revelation in Spain, having signed last summer from Lyon.

Real Betis' French midfielder Nabil Fekir (R) vies with Barcelona's Spanish defender Junior Firpo during the Spanish league football match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on February 9, 2020. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP) (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image
Real Betis' French midfielder Nabil Fekir (R) vies with Barcelona's Spanish defender Junior Firpo during the Spanish league football match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on February 9, 2020. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP) (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images) | Getty Images

United have been linked with a big-money move for the Frenchman, who was a long-time target of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, when the transfer window reopens.

“Fekir is very satisfied with his stay in Seville, happy with the team and wants to continue,” said Haro to the Spanish publication.

“Our idea is to keep him on the team. He is a high-quality player and from there we will see. We don’t have any plans to sell this player.”

Newcastle are awaiting the green light from the Premier League for the PIF, Reuben Brothers and PCP Capital Partners takeover to be completed.

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