FC Bayern would be crazy to make this happen
According to a report by Spanish newspaper AS, Bayern Munich are considering the transfer of Portuguese midfielder Rúben Neves from the Saudi Pro League. The player has a contract extension offer from Al-Hilal with a significant salary package, but is still considering his options.
European clubs are keeping a close eye on the former Wolves midfielder, with names including Manchester United, Atlético Madrid, and Juventus. Of course, FC Bayern are supposedly in the mix as well.
If Neves does not sign the contract, Al-Hilal are not ready to let one of their star players leave for free. The Saudi club will apparently demand 20 million euros for a transfer — a fee most European teams would easily be able to pay.
The question is, does Bayern Munich really want someone like Neves? Based on reports out of Germany, Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are willing to keep their powder dry this winter. The club already has Joshua Kimmich, Aleksander Pavlović, Tom Bischof, and Leon Goretzka for the midfield positions. The only reason a transfer may materialize is if Goretzka somehow chooses to leave Bayern in the winter (which is unlikely).
So, let’s put this transfer in the “unlikely, but possible” category. If Rúben Neves is actually on his way to Bayern, we will be sure to let you know.
Category: General Sports
