Is Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a minority shareholder of Manchester United, is expected to be present. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Image)
Manchester United hopes to sign Al Giral’s Reuben Neves during the January transfer period.
They need more quality and depth in the middle, and the 28-year-old adds more control and creativity to the sides. Neves has known the Premier League well since his days with the Wolves, and he can quickly settle down and make an impact.
Reuben Neves on January’s nominees
Manchester United are also monitoring the tabs for Adam Wharton and Carlos Valleva, according to a team talk report. It will be interesting to see if they will be able to sign Portugal International in the coming months. He could be a cheaper option than the other two.
The opportunity to join Manchester United can seduce players. He is at the peak of his career and it is appealing to compete in top European clubs. He has previously admitted to joining the Saudi Arabian club due to the lucrative contracts they were offering. It would be interesting to see if he is willing to return to Europe now.
Can Man United sign Neves?
Manchester United have the finances to close the deal, and signing a quality midfielder like Neves could prove to be a wise decision. It can transform into the middle of the park and help them get along well later in the season. They aim to return to the UEFA Champions League by finishing in the top four. They also aim to compete for the domestic trophies this season.
It will be interesting to see if players like Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot can play an important role in persuading them to join the club in January. Neves has received high praise in Europe and he has been labelled in the past as a “great” player.