Newcastle United has entered the race to sign Saud Abdulhamid, the right-back for Lens, in preparation for acquiring him during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Reports indicate that Newcastle scouts closely followed the player, especially during the significant 5-0 victory of Lens over Paris FC, where Abdelhamid assisted a goal and delivered a remarkable performance.

The 24-year-old player had moved to Lens on loan from Roma last summer and participated in 15 matches, contributing to his team's emergence as one of the surprises of the French league.

The Lens management is seriously considering activating the final purchase option, but the deal remains complicated due to the buy-back clause held by Roma, which gives them the right to reclaim the player and then sell him again later.

This complexity has cast a shadow of uncertainty over Abdulhamid's future, as several European clubs are monitoring the situation, with growing interest in the possibility of a Saudi player moving to the English Premier League.

Newcastle is looking for a new right-back with the impending departure of Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth, while the future of Tino Livramento remains uncertain. Everton has also shown interest in the player, intensifying the competition between the two clubs.