Matthias Jaissle has reportedly begun planning for his new job by pursuing Algeria international Anis Hadj-Moussa, with the Feyenoord winger potentially being offered a route to the Premier League through Newcastle United.
Jaissle left Al Ahli Saudi FC only a few days ago after submitting his resignation. His departure followed a disagreement with the club’s management over financial demands connected to a new contract, bringing their relationship to an end one year before the planned conclusion of his tenure.
The German coach is now understood to be considering several players he had previously wanted to sign during his time in charge of Al Ahli Saudi FC. According to Saudi sports journalist Mohammed Al-Bakery, those potential deals were not completed because the club’s executive committee and Portuguese sporting director Pedro rejected the proposed transfers.
Hadj-Moussa is said to be at the top of Jaissle’s list of preferred targets. The winger could therefore become one of the first players linked with the manager’s next project, with a possible move to the Premier League through Newcastle United dependent on whether negotiations develop successfully during the current summer transfer window.
The interest would represent a renewed attempt by Jaissle to bring in a player who fits his footballing ideas. He was unable to carry out all of his plans during his spell at Al Ahli Saudi FC, and the pursuit of Hadj-Moussa appears to reflect his intention to revisit some of the recruitment choices that were not approved during his previous role.
Hadj-Moussa has emerged as one of the most prominent young Algerian talents in European football. His performances for Feyenoord have attracted attention from several clubs, placing him among the players whose futures could become a focus during the summer market.
Jaissle’s interest adds another dimension to the winger’s situation. The German coach had already identified Hadj-Moussa as a player he wanted to work with while at Al Ahli Saudi FC, but the proposed move did not go ahead at that time. His latest efforts could now lead to a different outcome if Newcastle United decide to pursue the Algeria international and an agreement can be reached.
For now, the report indicates that the transfer remains at the stage of interest and negotiations rather than a completed deal. The main development is Jaissle’s attempt to reconnect with a target from his Al Ahli Saudi FC plans, while Hadj-Moussa’s form at Feyenoord continues to make him an attractive option for clubs seeking emerging attacking talent.