Liverpool are reportedly missing out on signing Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves to Saudi side Al Hilal.
According to Athletic, the 26-year-old is set to become the youngest superstar to move to the Middle East in a deal worth £46million, with Neves set to turn down Liverpool and even FC Barcelona for a move to Al Hilal. .
Saudi Arabia have spent big this summer, signing players like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and now Neves. The country’s private equity fund is expected to funnel billions into esports in the coming weeks.
Many are surprised at Neves’ decision to join Saudi Arabia given how young the midfielder is compared to Benzema and Kante, and it will look like a hammer blow for Liverpool not to join 26-year-old Al Hilal for send the Giants to Anfield.
In fact, Neves has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League over the past five years and the Portugal international’s move to Saudi Arabia will come as a surprise to many if playing for Liverpool was a realistic option for the star. of Wolves.
Neves may soon regret the move from Saudi Arabia with Liverpool’s interest on the table
Saudi Arabia’s push for soccer this summer is similar to what we’ve seen in recent years in other countries like the US and China, but the numbers involved and the names attracted mean this won’t just be a fad that preceded it also begins. However, Neves could still regret the move.
As we know, the midfielder is in the prime of his career and has been wanted by Liverpool for over a year. And Neves betting Al Hilal’s money on Anfield glory and success could bite the 26-year-old, who may come to regret his decision in the months to come.
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Nicolo Barella receives a stern warning from Inter Milan fans amid transfer rumors involving Liverpool.
Inter Milan midfielder Nicolò Barella’s future has become increasingly uncertain after links with Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea
Inter Milan echoes have highlighted the transfer speculation surrounding Nicolo Barella after Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea were all linked with the midfielder.
The Italian international is the subject of interest from the Premier League trio. Jurgen Klopp has already spoken of his admiration for Barella and wants to strengthen the Reds’ engine room after the farewell of three midfielders from the first team.
Khephren Thuram is currently one of Liverpool boss Klopp’s main targets, but the Barella rumors are not going away.
Gossip columns also suggest Newcastle are looking to break the club’s transfer record to bring the Euro 2020 winner to St James’ Park.
While last night it emerged that Chelsea would like to offer Romelu Lukaku as a replacement to bring Barella to Stamford Bridge.
However, Inter ultras have taken a stand and rejected potential candidates for the man who played a key role in Simone Inzaghi’s side reaching the Champions League final in Istanbul this month.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, they posted a story about Barella on their Instagram account with the caption: “Born Inter fan. Present and Future. Untouchable.”Barella is currently under contract with the Serie A giants until 2026.
And while Italian media say Liverpool have been looking for the 26-year-old for a long time and Newcastle have offered €60m for his services through an intermediary, they add there are no concerns on the part of the player. or his club about a departure and that it could cost up to 90 million euros to get him out of the Italian league.
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