Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal was indeed close to signing Ruben Neves in the summer before ultimately withdrawing their interest. Neves, who was anticipated to leave Wolves at the end of the previous season, garnered interest from several top European clubs, including Barcelona.
Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves can see the Saudi Pro League becoming the most exciting competition in the world. Neves left Wolves for Al Hilal in August.
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided further context to quotes from Ruben Neves that came out yesterday about interest from Arsenal and Barcelona during the summer.
Former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves has revealed that he was close to making the switch to Arsenal in the summer transfer window. The Gunners signed Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurien Timber and David Raya last summer and were hoping to add more firepower to their ranks.
Ruben Neves has disclosed that he was on the verge of joining Arsenal and other top European clubs before making the move to Saudi Arabia. For several seasons, Neves had been linked with a move to prominent clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves admits he had offers from Barcelona and Arsenal before Wolves sold him last summer. Neves concedes he could easily still be playing in Europe before making the move to Saudi Arabia.
It’s a highlight that Premier League supporters and even EFL Championship fans are familiar with over the last few years, a Ruben Neves wonderstrike. The Portuguese central midfielder added to his outrageous goal collection on Thursday when Al Hilal defeated Sepahan in the AFC Champions League via an aggregate scoreline of 6-2.
Ruben Neves has ruled out a January move to Newcastle United. The Portuguese midfielder, who joined Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal from Wolves in the summer, has been linked with a surprise return to the Premier League just six months after moving to the Middle East.
Ruben Neves and Douglas Luiz are two midfielders who have been linked with a move to Arsenal for much of the last few months. The Gunners pursued Neves for most of his time in England, but he moved to Saudi Arabia this season.
Newcastle United have found themselves in need of reinforcements in midfield after their summer signing Sandro Tonali was banned for the rest of the season after breaching betting rules.
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Ruben Neves is reportedly not interested in a return to the Premier League despite rumours of interest from Arsenal and Newcastle United. The Al-Hilal midfielder, who has long been on Arsenal’s radar as a potential valuable addition to their squad, is not inclined towards joining either club.
Ruben Neves is reportedly keen to return to European football amid January interest from Newcastle United. The Portuguese midfielder shocked the Premier League after he agreed to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers and join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
Fabrizio Romano has stated that there is nothing going on between Newcastle and Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves despite rumours going around about the transfer. The Magpies are going through an injury crisis at present and Eddie Howe is short in midfield, especially with Sandro Tonali serving a ban that causes him to miss the rest of the campaign.
The vote means Saudi-owned Newcastle will be able to bring in Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal should they so wish.
A number of Premier League clubs achieved a huge victory in the vote against ‘a temporary ban on associated-party transactions’. A majority of 14 could not be secured, as was reported on X by Ben Jacobs, thus allowing ‘clubs with same owners’ to trade in the January transfer window.
Ruben Neves is set to stick with Al-Hilal through January. The former Wolves midfielder is a loan target for Newcastle United and Arsenal. But The Athletic says Neves is expected to stay at Al-Hilal all season.
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has named Douglas Luiz as Arsenal’s priority midfield transfer target this January, though he also says that Ruben Neves could be an alternative in that area of the pitch.
Could former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves be a possible replacement for Kalvin Phillips in January? With the England international’s future at Etihad in doubt, Pep Guardiola’s side may have to dip into the market to replace Phillips if he departs the club.
Arsenal target Ruben Neves has mocked their players just a year ago. The Al-Hilal midfielder is a loan target for the Gunners ahead of the January market.
The January transfer window has brought forth intriguing possibilities, and one name that has resurfaced in Premier League transfer talks is Ruben Neves.
Former Wolves captain Ruben Neves has explained his move to Al-Hilal. The Portugal midfielder join the Saudi Pro League club last month for 55m. Neves said: "It is clear that it was about the project, but the main reason was my family.
Barcelona are unlikely to sign Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, according to the latest coming out of Catalonia. The Portuguese midfielder has been heavily linked with the club for the last two seasons, and according to Sport, Barcelona had given their word to Jorge Mendes and Wolves that a deal would be done.
Barcelona transfer target Ruben Neves has admitted he is ready to leave Wolves in 2023. The Portuguese international was heavily linked with a move away from Wolves ahead of the 2022/23 season, with La Blaugrana eyeing a deal, as part of their plan to replace Sergio Busquets at the Camp Nou.
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