Galatasaray will rival Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign 28-year-old Portuguese international Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal.
According to a report by Turkish outlet Sabah, Ruben Neves is the subject of interest from Galatasaray. Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing the Al-Hilal midfielder. Meanwhile, the Saudi Pro League giants are demanding around €25 million to part ways with the Portuguese international in the winter transfer window.
How has Ruben Neves fared in the Saudi Pro League?
Ruben Neves has been one of the best players in the Saudi Pro League since completing a shock move to Al-Hilal from Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 2023. The 28-year-old has been exceptional for the club, winning nearly half a dozen trophies, including the Saudi Pro League.
The Portuguese international has made over 100 appearances for Al-Hilal thus far while chipping in with 14 goals and 25 assists. Meanwhile, Neves’s exploits for the Saudi Pro League club have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Galatasaray, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.
A man in demand
Galatasaray will dip into the market for a midfielder next year, as Okan Buruk wants more options in the middle of the park for the second half of the 2025/26 season. Additionally, Gabriel Sara faces an uncertain future at the Turkish club amid his links with Leeds United. Neves has thus emerged as a viable target for Galatasaray.
As for Newcastle United, the Magpies will dip into the market for a midfielder next year amid uncertainties surrounding Joelinton’s long-term future. Additionally, Joe Willock is expected to leave Newcastle United in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Ruben Neves makes sense. Casemiro is on the wrong side of 30, while Manuel Ugarte has failed to make their mark since joining Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, Yves Bissouma has no future at the North London club, as repeated disciplinary violations have irked the club’s head coach, Thomas Frank. So, a winter departure is on the cards for the Malian international, with Neves emerging as a viable candidate to replace the former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder.
Meanwhile, Al-Hilal will demand around €25 million to part ways with the 28-year-old Portuguese international. With Neves entering the final seven months of his contract, it will be interesting to see if Galatasaray, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham are ready to pay €25 million to secure his services.
