Eddie Howe admits he wants to keep Loris Karius for the second half of the season with Newcastle United now in talks with the German star's representatives to hold on to the ex-Besiktas man.
Karius was in sensational form in the first half against Al-Hilal as he kept out the home side during their spell on top of the exhibition game in Riyadh. Now, the Toon boss wants to sit down and extend his stay on Tyneside.
Speaking last night in the bowels of the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Howe told reporters: "We’ll wait and see. I would like him to stay, but obviously the two parties have got to agree, so fingers crossed.
