Why Ruben Neves would be a perfect fit at Liverpool
According to Scottish Sun, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is lining up a move for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves.
A regular feature in Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, Neves has been crucial to Wolves’ rise to sixth place in the league table this season. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has played all of their 29 league matches this term and has two goals and one assist to his name.
Neves has been a regular starter in the Wolves side since moving from Portuguese outfit Porto following a £15million move back in 2017. Since then, Neves has played a total of 125 matches for them across all competitions and has scored 15 goals and provided 7 assists, proving his significance in the current squad.
He was also key to Wolves’ Premier League promotion in his maiden season with them, playing 42 Championship matches and scoring 6 goals. A defensive midfielder by trade, Neves has managed 8 clean sheets this season in the league for Wolves. He has evolved into a regular in the Portugal national team as well.
The £50million-rated Wolves midfielder has made 16 appearances for Portugal so far and was a part of their UEFA Nations League winning squad recently.
With 64 Premier League appearances to his name so far, Neves is nothing short of experience. Liverpool boss Klopp has identified him as a suitable candidate to bolster the Reds squad ahead of next season.
Neves a valuable addition for Liverpool
Klopp’s Liverpool, on the other hand, have enjoyed a successful run in the Premier League and are currently on top of the league table. The Reds seem to have continued their good form after their Champions League triumph last year and have an unassailable 25-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.
Despite being well-stacked in the middle with as many as eight midfielders, Liverpool faces an uncertain future regarding the future of Georginio Wijnaldum. The Dutchman is yet to sign a new deal at Anfield with just one year left on his contract.
Having played 177 times for Liverpool across all competitions, Wijnaldum has been crucial to the Reds’ success in recent times. He is one of Klopp’s regulars. There is also a growing concern regarding the form of midfielder Naby Keita. The £52.75million signing from RB Leipzig has failed to impress Klopp, forcing him to look for better options like Neves.
Having proved himself already with Porto and Wolves, Neves ticks all the right boxes. He could be a valuable addition to Klopp’s Reds next season if they wish to stay at the top.
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Verdict
With main man Wijnaldum yet to sign a new contract with Liverpool, the Merseyside club’s decision to rope in Neves makes complete sense. A proven customer in English soil, Neves, by all means, will make Liverpool stronger.
