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AL-KHOBAR: Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah has completed the signing of German midfielder Julian Weigl from Borussia Monchengladbach, the club announced on Monday.

The 29-year-old joins on a two-year contract with an option to extend for a third year. According to reports, Weigl will earn up to €7 million ($8.2 million) annually with the newly-promoted SPL club.

Weigl, a defensive midfielder, arrives as a direct replacement for Argentine international Equi Fernandez, who recently made the switch to Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.

During his time at Borussia Monchengladbach, Weigl made 94 appearances, scoring three goals and providing six assists.

He brings a wealth of experience from European football, having also previously played for clubs like Benfica and Borussia Dortmund.

Al-Qadsiah welcomed the player via its official account on X (formerly Twitter), posting: “For the Knights Battalion... security has increased. From the German League, Weigl has arrived.”

LONDON: Newcastle United have agreed a fee of 55 million pounds ($74.30 million) to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, according to English media reports.

The 28-year-old DR Congo international has been the number one target for Newcastle since it became clear their striker Alexander Isak wanted to join Liverpool.

Isak was poised to complete a British record 125 million-pound move to the Premier League champions on Monday.

Wissa scored 45 goals in 137 Premier League appearances for Brentford since arriving from French club Lorient but has not featured this season as he held out for a move.

Last week he issued a statement via social media pleading with Brentford to allow him to join Newcastle.

Wissa, who had two years of his contract remaining at Brentford, is expected to have a medical at Newcastle later on Monday before completing his move.

His arrival will be a boost to Newcastle manager Eddie Howe whose side have had two 0-0 draws in their opening three games.