In a recent report, The Guardian stated that Manchester United have identified Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves as a target. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are eyeing a move to bring the Portugal international to Old Trafford this year.
Neves’ Decent Form In Saudi Football
Neves is having an impressive campaign at the Saudi club as he has produced a handful of influential displays for them at the centre of the park. The Portuguese talent has been involved in 20 matches for Al-Hilal this season, scoring seven goals and earning three assists in the process across multiple competitions.
The 28-year-old has been a decent contributor in the middle of the field and deserves credit for winning 15 tackles and making seven interceptions in the Saudi Pro League (stats via fbref.com).
His current contract at the Saudi club will expire at the end of this campaign, which could open the door for Man United to sign him on a cut-price deal before the end of this January transfer window.
Will Neves Be A Decent Choice For Manchester United?
Neves is a good tackler of the ball and can sense the danger well to secure possession back for his team inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when needed and is an accurate distributor of the ball.
The Portuguese midfield ace can shoot the ball with power from long range and has got the eye to play some decisive passes in the final third. He is already quite familiar with the Premier League and won’t take much time to settle into life at Old Trafford.
We can expect Neves to bring more quality to Man United‘s midfield department. He has what it takes to nail down a regular starting spot at the Theatre of Dreams. Furthermore, the Portuguese talent could serve as an ideal successor to Casemiro at the Mancunian club.
At 28, Neves is about to enter his prime, which makes him a great choice for the Red Devils to consider this January or at the end of this season. He might even help Man United get back to challenging for a top-six finish in the Premier League over the next few years.
