Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says Allan Saint-Maximin's anticipated transfer to a Saudi Arabian team "will satisfy the Premier League".
The French winger, 26, is expected to join Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League, run by the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF) - which owns Newcastle.
That would help Newcastle comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
"The likelihood is that he will leave," Howe said.
The Premier League checks transfers to ensure players are sold for their appropriate market value.
On the question of whether Newcastle would benefit from the sale, Howe said: "We are governed on the same rules like every other Premier League club in regard of deals.