Ruben Neves wants to join Manchester United

Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves wants to join Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Neves is out of contract at Al-Hilal at the end of the season, with Man Utd keen on securing his services midway through the season.

O’Rourke told Football Insider: “Yeah, obviously Ruben Neves is a top midfielder. He’s done well out in the Saudi Pro League with Al Hilal.

“They don’t really want to lose him, but he is coming to the end of his contract in June and nothing has been agreed as yet, so that has opened to door for a return to Europe.

“I’m sure if the opportunity did come along, Ruben Neves would be interested in a move to Man United.

“He would be a good fit for United, he can play in that defensive midfield role, but I don’t think the Saudi Pro League club are that open to letting him leave.

“It’s a difficult deal to do, Al Hilal want a decent fee of around £20million for him, and then obviously you’ve got his wages as well.”