Arsenal is preparing for a confrontation with Eddie Howe’s group in an attempt to get revenge for losing by three points at St. James’ Park. According to reports, Mikel Arteta plans to use Newcastle United’s attempt to sign Ruben Neves as leverage in his midfield bolstering scheme.
According to talkSPORT, a new Premier League rule may provide Arsenal with legitimacy for their continued interest in Neves. It is expected that clubs will vote to forbid clubs from loaning out players who are part of their ownership group; this could help Arsenal in their pursuit of Neves.
This new rule is timely because Newcastle United and Neves’ current Saudi Arabian club, Al-Hilal, share ownership through the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
It is said that Arsenal’s interest in the Portuguese midfielder, Neves, is being driven by Edu Gaspar, a longtime fan of the player.
Thomas Partey’s injury history is becoming a bigger worry for the team, and it looks like they are readying themselves for a time without his reliable contributions. Arsenal is looking into feasible options to strengthen their midfield, including possible ties to Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa.
The impending Premier League rule may make it more difficult for Newcastle to pursue Neves, giving Arsenal a chance to sign the gifted midfield player.
The article says that Arteta’s midfield choices would be much improved by either Luiz or Neves, who have comparable characteristics. Despite Arsenal’s meticulous summer transfer window, the player’s perceived unfinished work in the Premier League makes acquiring Neves in January look alluring.
Arsenal may have difficulties if Newcastle chooses to go after a long-term agreement for Neves. Nonetheless, both teams are aware of the limitations imposed by Financial Fair Play (FFP), which means that the midfield player’s exit from his present team presents a significant chance for elite teams throughout Europe. At 26, Neves is considered a “iconic” talent, and clubs may be interested in signing him if he becomes available.
The level of Arsenal’s January transfer market activity is yet unknown because the team usually prefers to conduct meticulous business in the summer.
The possibility of signing the £45 million Neves offers Arteta and Arsenal a strong chance to bolster their midfield and possibly change their goals for the rest of the campaign.
