Manchester United have plenty of question marks in midfield. What happens to Casemiro on an expiring contract, with Mainoo, Ugarte not impressing Amorim and Bruno Fernandes giving an interview the United management didn’t like? The midfield is a top priority for United in 2026, but Amorim needs reinforcements who can immediately deliver from week one. A potential solution has been presented this week at United.
A Saudi Arabian club flipped up £48m for Wolverhampton’s Ruben Neves in 2023, but the Portuguese is reportedly fed up with desert football. He wants to return to the Premier League. According to The Times , Manchester United have gone into transfer “readiness” to be able to take advantage of this opportunity.
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Neves’ contract expires in the summer, but the 28-year-old wants to return in January. According to the English newspaper, the Saudis believe they can bring in £18m, but it is expected that the buying club is in a position to sign for good below that, six months before Neves walks out as a free agent.
The Times reports Manchester United is a natural next club. Given his profile, Neves could get straight into the first team next month – a “plug and play” transfer option, to use United’s own language.
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We remember how Neves dominated midfield in the Premier League for Wolverhampton just two years ago. An exciting alternative!
