Mikel Arteta has asked Arsenal to sign Saudi Pro League star in January

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has reportedly asked the membership to sign Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves when the switch window reopens in January.

The Gunners made reinforcements in the summer season, bringing in midfielders Declan Rice from West Ham United and Kai Havertz from Chelsea. Following a formidable second-placed end in the Premier League final season, the Gunners have seemingly continued from the place they left off.

They’re third in the standings after 12 video games however solely a degree behind defending champions and present leaders Manchester City (28). Arteta goals to launch a sustained cost for the Premier League title and likewise go deep in their first UEFA Champions League in six years.

As per Spanish outlet Sport (through Football fancast), the Gunners boss has asked his membership to snap up Neves. The Portuguese left Premier League facet Wolverhampton Wanderers in a shock transfer this summer season to be part of Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal.

Arteta sees Neves as a possible substitute – maybe an improve – on Thomas Partey who has struggled with kind and accidents just lately. Having made simply 5 appearances throughout competitions this season, the Ghanian is down the pecking order on the Emirates and is predicted to go away in January for pastures anew.

However, the Gunners might have to fend off fellow Premier League facet Newcastle United, who’re additionally in the fray for Neves.

What did Julen Lopetegui say about Arsenal-target Ruben Neves?

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Julen Lopetegui has stated extremely of Arsenal goal Ruben Neves, who now plies his commerce in the Saudi high flight for Al-Hilal.

In his first season in cost on the Molineux final season, Lopetegui took Wolves to a Thirteenth-placed league end, however Neves was one of many high performers. In 41 appearances throughout competitions, the 26-year-old registered six targets and an help. All the purpose contributions got here in 35 league outings.

Lopetegui stated in regards to the Portuguese midfielder final season (as per the aforementioned supply):

“Ruben is a vital participant for us and now he’s prepared to play. It is sweet information for us, for positive. He is an excellent participant, a really full participant and essential for the dressing room and on the pitch.”

In 17 appearances for his present facet, Al-Hilal, the Arsenal goal has scored twice and supplied an help. Al-Hilal are atop the Saudi Pro League standings with 35 factors from 13 video games, 4 forward of second-placed Al-Nassr.