Will Real Madrid Make a Move for Rúben Neves in the January Transfer Window?

Rúben Neves has become one of the central figures of the winter transfer window debate. The Portuguese midfielder is eager to join Real Madrid and sees this January as a key opportunity to fulfill his dream of wearing the famous white shirt, despite having a lucrative contract renewal offer on the table from Al Hilal.

The information was revealed by journalist Antón Meana on Cadena SER, where it was reported that Neves is willing to prioritize sporting ambition over financial gain. His main objective is to return to elite European football and compete at the highest possible level.

Sources close to the player indicate that Neves believes his profile fits perfectly into the current Real Madrid squad. The club remains alive in the UEFA Champions League and is battling for LaLiga, sitting just one point behind FC Barcelona.

However, the midfielder’s desire has not fully convinced the Madrid board. While some figures within the sporting department acknowledge that the team could benefit from a creative midfielder, the club’s leadership remains cautious about making a move during this transfer window. One key factor is that Rúben Neves’ contract expires in June, significantly reducing Real Madrid’s willingness to pay a transfer fee in January.

There are also internal doubts about the immediate impact the Portuguese international could have, especially given the club’s confidence in the development and depth of its current midfield options to compete for major titles.

Meanwhile, Al Hilal continues to push hard with a highly attractive renewal proposal. Despite the financial appeal, Neves remains firm in his ambition to return to Europe’s top stage and play at the Santiago Bernabéu.

With more than a week remaining before the transfer window closes, the midfielder is still waiting for a clear signal from Madrid. For now, Rúben Neves is making himself available and dreaming of the Bernabéu, but Real Madrid has yet to take the decisive step to turn that dream into reality.