Portuguese International midfielder Ruben Neves has been linked with a move back to Europe in recent months.
The 28-year-old wants to compete at the highest level, and Real Madrid have been mentioned as a potential destination. According to a report from Defensa Central, the midfielder will cost around €15-20 million during the January transfer window, but Real Madrid are unwilling to pay that kind of money for him.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. He has been linked with Manchester United as well. Neves has done quite well for Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, and there is no doubt that he has to improve Real Madrid as well as Manchester United. He will look to compete at a high-level and both clubs could be attractive destinations for him. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can get the deal done.
He will be out of contract at the end of the season, and plenty of clubs will be monitoring his situation. Signing a player like him on a free transfer would be a masterstroke for any team.
Meanwhile, signing him for €15-20 million in January could represent a bargain as well. He’s a tremendous player with a lot of experience, and he could make an immediate impact. Real Madrid need more control and composure in the middle of the park. The 28-year-old could be the ideal acquisition for them.
On the other hand, Manchester United need more quality in the middle of the park as well. They have struggled to control games in the midfield, and signing the Portuguese International would be ideal. He knows the Premier League well, and he could make an immediate impact. He has previously proven himself in English football with Wolves.
The midfielder will look to sort out his future quickly, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. He will hope to join a club where he will be able to fight for trophies. Both clubs are going through a period of rebuilding, but they have an ambitious project and quality players at their disposal.
