Intermediaries have reportedly offered Arsenal the chance to sign 28-year-old Portuguese international Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Arsenal will have the opportunity to sign Ruben Neves in the winter transfer window. The 28-year-old Al-Hilal midfielder is keen on embarking on a new adventure in the coming weeks, and he is eager to return to Europe for the second half of the 2025/26 season.
However, while widespread reports have suggested that the former Wolverhampton Wanderers is keen on returning to the Premier League, “no concrete response has been made so far” by Arsenal over a possible move in the winter transfer window.
How has Ruben Neves fared in the Saudi Pro League so far?
Ruben Neves has been one of the best players in the Saudi Pro League since completing his shock move to Al-Hilal from Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 2023. The 28-year-old has made considerable progress in the last two and a half years, while winning nearly half a dozen trophies, including the Saudi Pro League title with Al-Hilal.
The Portuguese international has made over 100 appearances thus far for Al-Hilal while chipping in with 14 goals and 25 assists. However, Neves has entered the final seven months of his contract with the Saudi Pro League club, with the situation capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Meanwhile, intermediaries have offered Arsenal the chance to sign him in the winter transfer window.
Premier League return on the horizon?
Ruben Neves has been on Arsenal’s radar for a long time. However, the Gunners have not continued to monitor the Al-Hilal midfielder’s progress at the Saudi Pro League club. Nevertheless, intermediaries have offered Arsenal the chance to sign the former Premier League midfielder in the winter transfer window.
While “no concrete response has been made so far” by Arsenal over a possible move in the winter transfer window, the Premier League table-toppers have shown interest in several midfielders in the last few weeks, including Breno Bidon. However, Neves can be a solid acquisition for Arsenal, as he can hit the ground running at the Emirates.
Meanwhile, Neves is a target for several Premier League clubs, with recent reports linking him with Leeds United. So, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 28-year-old Portuguese international.