Arsenal Enter Race to Sign Top Premier League Midfielder

Arsenal Enter Race to Sign Top Premier League Midfielder

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Arsenal appear to have renewed their interest in signing Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves ahead of the summer transfer window
  • The Gunners are said to have shortlisted Neves on their transfer wishlist, with Mikel Arteta reportedly keen to bolster his midfield options
  • However, the north Londoners will have to contend with growing competition for Neves, with a number of clubs including Man United believed to be monitoring him

Arsenal have reportedly entered the race to sign Wolves ace Ruben Beves this summer.

Neves has been impressive for Wolves in the Premier League since the club's promotion to the top flight in 2018.

Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers applauds the fans after scoring his side's fourth goal against Watford at Molineux. Photo by Naomi Baker.
Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers applauds the fans after scoring his side's fourth goal against Watford at Molineux. Photo by Naomi Baker.
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The Gunners were widely linked with a move for the midfielder last summer but were unable to secure his services.

Arsenal reignites interest in Ruben Neves

Sky Sports now reports the north Londoners have reignited their interest in Neves and will be looking to sign him at the end of the ongoing season.

Mikel Arteta is understood to be keen to bolster his midfield options as he pushes to help Arsenal challenge for titles.

The Arsenal boss is said to have trained his eyes on Neves after failing in a move to sign Arthur Melo from Juventus in January.

European clubs line up move for Neves

However, the Gunners will have to contend with competition from a number of clubs in their push to sign Neves, with Premier League rivals Man United and Tottenham among those believed to be interested in the Wolves star.

According to Metro UK, Wolves will demand at least £50 million from anyone interested in the services of the Portuguese midfielder.

His manager, Bruno Lage, has previously spoken highly of Neves, suggesting his starman should command a fee of £100m.

Mikel Arteta hits out at Arsenal flops after Brighton loss

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has slammed his charges following their 2-1 defeat to Brighton at the Emirates on Saturday, April 9.

The Gunners were looking to make amends for their previous 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace when they hosted Brighton in London.

However, they were unable to get the better of the Seagulls as they fell to another Premier League loss to have their top four hopes dented.

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