Ruben Neves joined Al-Hilal for £47 million in the summer (Getty)Mikel Arteta is pushing Arsenal’s hierarchy to sign Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves, according to reports. According to Sport, Neves is on Arteta’s personal wishlist and the Arsenal manager has approached the club’s board about signing the Portugal international in the January transfer window. The report claims that Newcastle United are also interested in Neves, who joined Al-Hilal in a £47 million deal in June. Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is also on Arsenal’s midfield shortlist (AP)Neves joined Wolves for £15.8m in 2017 and spent six seasons with the club before his departure in the summer. ‘I want to be here but I never hide that I want to play Champions League football,’ Neves said.

Source: Metro November 18, 2023 15:28 UTC