Man United have a “drastic late back-up plan” for midfield addition in January

Manchester United are continuing to assess their midfield priorities ahead of the January transfer window, but a move for Rúben Neves is currently viewed as a contingency rather than a central objective.

According to TEAMtalk, the Old Trafford hierarchy see the Al-Hilal midfielder as a “drastic late back-up plan” should their primary targets prove unattainable.

United are understood to be fully aware of Neves’ situation in Saudi Arabia, including the financial conditions required to prise him away mid-season.