Ruben Neves could have awkward Arsenal reunion after "won the league" dig
Ruben Neves might have a few apologies to make as Arsenal eye a January move for the former Wolves star.
The Portuguese midfielder is currently with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal after leaving Molineux in the summer following a hugely successful six-year stint. The 26-year-old penned a three-year deal with his new club but it appears a move back to England could be on the cards.
Newcastle have already been linked with a swoop as they attempt to find a replacement for the banned Sandro Tonali. Premier League clubs are attempting to halt the deal with a vote expected next week on clubs loaning players within the same ownership group - the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund owning both Newcastle and Al-Hilal.
Now, it appears that Arsenal could take advantage. According to talkSPORT, Edu is a long-term admirer of Neves, who is seen as a potential January signing amid Thomas Partey’s ongoing injury issues.
The former Porto captain would have some making up to do in North London should a move be rubber-stamped though. He ruffled a number of feathers at Arsenal with his scathing comments about the Gunners’ celebrations after a 1-0 win at Molineux in February 2022.
Speaking at the time, he said: "We saw the way they celebrated the win and that shows the level we are. I didn't see Arsenal celebrating like this in the past 10 years - it was like they won the league."
Arsenal made sure to make Neves eat his words in the return game at the Emirates. Taking place two weeks after, Arsenal won again - a late Jose Sa own-goal sealing victory after Nicolas Pepe’s equaliser cancelled out Hwang-Hee Chan’s opening strike.
Talking after the game, Arteta fired a subtle dig at Neves. He said: "I encourage them to celebrate every victory. Because you
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