Intermediaries have reportedly offered Chelsea the chance to sign 28-year-old Portuguese international Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Chelsea will have the opportunity to sign Ruben Neves in the winter transfer window. The Al-Hilal midfielder is ready to embark on a new adventure this year after entering the final six months of his contract, and the Saudi Pro League outfit will not have another opportunity to recoup anything from his departure if the 28-year-old remains with the club until the end of the 2025/26 season.
However, while intermediaries have offered Chelsea the chance to sign Neves, Liam Rosenior is “yet to be convinced that signing him would be the right move” in the winter transfer window. Meanwhile, the Santa Maria da Feira native is a target for Manchester United, with the Red Devils mulling over a January move for the Al-Hilal mainstay.
How has Ruben Neves fared at Al-Hilal?
Ruben Neves has been one of the best players in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al-Hilal from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a shock move in July 2023. The 28-year-old has been a mainstay in the middle of the park for the Blue Waves and played an integral role in winning nearly half a dozen trophies, including the Saudi Pro League title, with the club.
The Portuguese international has made over 100 appearances thus far for Al-Hilal while chipping in with 16 goals and 27 assists. However, Neves faces an uncertain future at the Saudi Pro League club, as he has entered the final six months of his contract. The situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Manchester United’s interest in Ruben Neves is understandable. The Red Devils have been scouring the market for a versatile midfielder heading into the winter transfer window, as Casemiro is on the wrong side of 30. Additionally, Manuel Ugarte has failed to make their mark since joining Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain 18 months ago. So, Neves has emerged as a viable target for Manchester United.
However, intermediaries have now offered the former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder to Chelsea. While Liam Rosenior has a stacked midfield unit, Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia have struggled with fitness issues this season. So, recent reports have suggested that Chelsea may sign a midfielder this month.
However, while intermediaries have offered Chelsea the chance to sign Neves, Liam Rosenior is “yet to be convinced that signing him would be the right move” in the winter transfer window. The situation is ideal for Manchester United, even though other clubs have also shown interest in the 28-year-old Portuguese international.