"Manchester United became a little less Portuguese when they sacked head coach Ruben Amorim earlier this month but the Red Devils' pursuit of Ruben Neves is still on track, according to reports. Man United beat rivals Manchester City in their first match under the interim leadership of former United midfielder Michael Carrick on Saturday, re-establishing their Champions League credentials despite Amorim's disappointing results in the first half of the Premier League season."
"Now playing for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League but out of contract at the end of the season, Neves emerged as a target for United as well as Spanish capital giants Real Madrid. You may like The Saudi club's desire is to tie him down to a new contract, according to AS via Sport Witness. Should he refuse to sign an extension, they intend to sell him in the winter market."
"The 28-year-old has Premier League experience at Wolverhampton Wanderers and captained Porto in the Champions League as a teenager. In terms of pedigree, he makes a lot of sense for Premier League clubs looking for a bargain. Ruben Neves was a stalwart at Wolves for six years (Image credit: WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images) O Jogo reports that Neves wants to leave Saudi Arabia and doesn't intend to agree to a new deal with Al Hilal, alerting United and Real Madrid to his availability."
Ruben Neves currently plays for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and will be out of contract at season's end. Al Hilal want to extend his contract but intend to sell him in January if he refuses. Neves prefers to leave Saudi Arabia and is not expected to sign a new deal, making him available to Manchester United and Real Madrid. Real Madrid are interested but president Florentino Perez is reluctant to add players in the mid-season window, increasing United's chances of signing Neves in January. Neves has Premier League experience with Wolves and captained Porto as a teenager, offering bargain midfield pedigree.
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