Manchester United are among the many clubs who might be offered the prospect to sign Ruben Neves for a cut-price fee within the January transfer window, in response to reports.
Neves is currently in his third season with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal having joined in a £47 million deal from Wolves in 2023.
The 28-year-old helped Al-Hilal win the league and cup double last 12 months and stays key figure of their midfield.
Nevertheless, Neves has rejected the offer of a brand new contract, together with his current deal expiring at the top of the season.
In response to The Times, Neves desires to return to the Premier League and Al-Hilal are actually exploring the potential for selling the Portugal international within the January transfer window because it represents the last time they’ll secure a fee before he leaves as a free agent.
Get personalised updates on Manchester United day by day
Get up to search out news in your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter.
Enroll to our newsletter after which select your team within the link so we will send you football news tailored to you.
The report adds that an initial £18 million price tag has been suggested, although Al-Hilal could also be forced to simply accept a lower fee given his desire to depart.
United are out there for a brand new defensive midfielder and are already open to offers for Manuel Ugarte, while Kobbie Mainoo could leave Old Trafford on loan because of his lack of playing time.
Casemiro’s contract also expires next summer, although United could trigger the clause in his deal to increase for a further 12 months.
Neves, meanwhile, admitted last 12 months that he got here near joining Arsenal before his move to the Saudi Pro League.
Arsenal had considered a deal for Neves but ended up signing Declan Rice from West Ham for £105m.
‘I used to be close to 3 clubs and it didn’t occur, which saddened me and helped me make the choice to go to Al Hilal,’ Neves told O Jogo.
‘I didn’t wish to put names forward, but Barcelona was considered one of the most popular and it wasn’t a lie. It was near happening, similar to with Arsenal.
‘Then there was one other club outside England. It was events that piled up after which, with this golden opportunity [to sign for Al Hilal], I had no hesitation in accepting. I used to be already calloused with transfers that don’t occur.’
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
Follow Metro Sport for the most recent news on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
MORE: Title blow? Mikel Arteta suffers latest Arsenal injury setback
MORE: ‘No-brainer’ – Chelsea told they have to sign ‘animal’ defender in January
MORE: Man Utd blocked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signing Arsenal star and Man City striker