Man Utd handed boost in signing £47m star as Real Madrid drop out of race

Manchester United have been handed a boost in signing Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves, with Real Madrid reluctant to pursue a winter deal, according to Record (page 25).

The Red Devils are exploring the transfer market for a possible signing. The club’s hierarchy plan to hold an internal meeting with interim manager Michael Carrick to analyse targets.

Neves has been frequently linked with United, and Record claim that the club could have a clear run at signing him, with Madrid...