Overview
- Multiple reports say United have placed the Al Hilal midfielder on their winter shortlist and are assessing a transfer this month.
- The Guardian-linked coverage indicates funds are available, with an expected fee of about £20 million as Neves enters the final months of his contract.
- Yahoo reports the 28-year-old has rejected extension offers in Saudi Arabia, increasing the likelihood of a sale before his June expiry.
- United’s push is framed by persistent midfield problems, with Casemiro’s fitness and mobility questioned and Manuel Ugarte’s form inconsistent.
- Separate reports suggest potential competition, with Real Madrid linked, and some outlets say Neves is open to returning to the Premier League.