Overview
- Al‑Hilal have tabled an improved two‑year contract for the 28‑year‑old Portugal midfielder, and he has not replied, per reporting on December 30.
- If no agreement is reached, the Saudi club is prepared to listen to offers from about €17.2 million and up, according to TalkSport reporting cited by Football España.
- Atlético Madrid and Manchester United are among the clubs monitoring Neves, with Juventus also interested and Newcastle and Leeds linked through longer‑term interest and enquiries.
- Atlético’s interest aligns with a midfield recruitment push under new sporting director Mateu Alemany, with recent injuries leaving options thin in the center.
- A former Man City financial adviser told Football Insider that a January switch to Manchester United would likely require Neves to accept a significant pay cut under United’s wage structure.