Ruben Neves to Liverpool feels poetically possible after Fabrizio Romano's transfer update - opinion

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Liverpool should be looking to bolster their midfield during 2026, with the January transfer window offering them the first chance to do that.The Reds have arguably greater needs in both defence and attack, but Arne Slot and Richard Hughes must not overlook the shortcomings in midfield either.No midfielder has been signed since 2023, when Liverpool did four excellent pieces of business.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Though January could be a difficult time to sign the right one, Fabrizio Romano has just opened the door to a poetic deal to sign former Wolves man Ruben Neves.Liverpool should pounce on Ruben Neves bargainAs Romano points out, Neves’ contract at Al Hilal expires next summer, and the Portuguese is looking for a new club ahead of the World Cup.“Ruben Neves has not signed new deal yet at Al Hilal despite proposal on the table for weeks,” says the transfer expert.Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Marc Guehi state of play heading into January window as frontrunner named for Liverpool target“Current deal expires in June 2026… and several European top clubs have started approaches over potential move in January.

Seen as potential big opportunity in midfield.”Premier League proven, versatile in midfield and still in the prime of his career at 28, Neves could be exactly what Liverpool need.On top of that, the Portugal international was the best friend of late Liverpool star Diogo Jota. Which Wolves player should Liverpool look to sign if they are relegated?

Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say While this is not a reason alone to bring Neves to Anfield, the Reds’ needs for a midfielder coupled with his quality and likely cheap fee means Liverpool should be sounding this deal out.On top of that, the emotional side of a potential transfer would make it a poetic, even beautiful decision for Liverpool to make. Had Liverpool signed Neves when he left Wolves for Saudi Arabia in 2023, there would have been few complaints.