Real Madrid coaches keen to sign Portuguese midfielder in January

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• Xabi Alonso was reportedly keen on bringing in another profile of player, but it did not come to pass, and Alvaro Arbeloa told the media that he had a fantastic squad at his disposal, when asked what he thought about it. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementReal Madrid coaching staff keen on Ruben Neves signingArbeloa has maintained just one of the eight staff that Alonso had at his disposal, and has brought in five new faces to the coaching staff.
• Cadena SER that the coaches at Real Madrid believe that signing Ruben Neves, be it now or in the summer, would be a smart addition to their midfield, and would add something in January.
• Neves, for his part is open to a departure, and has made it clear via his agents that he would be delighted to move to the Bernabeu this winter. Image via Diario SportFlorentino Perez hasn’t altered stanceAfter a chaotic couple of weeks, President Florentino Perez and the Real Madrid board have not altered their stance on the matter though.
• Neves is out of contract in June, and there is no certainty that he will be able to provide immediate performance.
• It is a fear they hold for all winter additions, and as such, they are not in favour of any additions in the January window. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNeves is likely to have options over the next six months.