Liverpool 'weigh up a move for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves this month' as Jurgen Klopp tries to solve his midfield dilemma - with the Portuguese star unlikely ...
[Ageing midfield pair Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were singled out for criticism after the game.](/sport/football/article-11635491/Jamie-Carragher-SLAMS-former-thrashed-3-0-Brighton.html) Liverpool may also be tempted to move for the 25-year-old in the January window - Wolves Midfielder Ruben Neves has 18 months remaining on his contract
Jurgen Klopp has claimed Liverpool's January transfer dealings are done but a new report suggests Wolves captain Ruben Neves is on his radar.
The Reds will be looking for an immediate reaction after their dire showing against Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday. And the Reds could be aided by Neves' reluctance to sign a new contract at Molineux. The Reds have also been linked with Wolves' summer signing Matheus Nunes in recent weeks. [Moises Caicedo reality must be faced as Darwin Nunez absence shows Cody Gakpo truth](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-analysis-moises-caicedo-reality-25978939) [What Jurgen Klopp did to away end speaks volumes as Liverpool manager left shell-shocked](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/what-jurgen-klopp-away-end-25978918) [Liverpool player ratings as Jordan Henderson and others absolutely dreadful in new low](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-player-ratings-jordan-henderson-25978874) [Bewildering Jurgen Klopp decisions leave Liverpool needing major change after Brighton embarrassment](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bewildering-jurgen-klopp-decisions-leave-25978890) [Furious Liverpool fans asking 'serious questions' after dreadful defeat at Brighton](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/serious-questions-liverpool-fans-fume-25979769) [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfers-ruben-neves-newcastle-28955595), who believe Wolves could be tempted into doing a deal for their captain with [Liverpool ](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc)now, rather than risking losing him on a free in 18 months or getting a reduced fee in the summer. READ MORE:
Liverpool reportedly consider a January approach for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves, who is out of contract in 2024.
Reports suggest that the 25-year old Wolves midfielder is being considered for a January move.
[Newcastle United](https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com) are also said to be interested in him as a potential summer signing, the report adds. In 2019, Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders was [quoted saying ](https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-news/2019/4/11/18305957/liverpool-fc-transfer-news-ruben-neves-turned-into-top-midfield-summer-target)that Neves is the “type of player [who] always interests us.” But the rumours have usually lacked substance. Neves has made 235 appearances for Wolves and scored 28 goal since joining the side from FC Porto in 2017. The dreadful 0-3 loss to Brighton was accompanied by fresh rumours linking the Reds to Wolves midfield Ruben Neves, again. [in the past](https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-news/2020/6/17/21294408/liverpool-sell-naby-keita-ac-milan-fund-signing-ruben-neves-from-wolves). [Liverpool](https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/) are in need of a new plan, a squad refresh, something...anything to extract us from this rut of poor form.
Liverpool are reportedly considering a transfer move for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, whose value keeps falling due to his contract situation.
“It’s just not that easy, we cannot sort the problems [in the January window] with injuries. It’s not that we have so much money we don’t know what to do with but we think, ‘Ah we don’t need anyone’. “Why could it be the reason we have money like crazy and we still don’t buy players?
Liverpool are interested in completing the signing of Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves in the January transfer window, according to a fresh report.
[2.6](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/238244/Show/R%C3%BAben-Neves)) than any player at Anfield this term apart from Thiago ( [2.8](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/26/Show/England-Liverpool)), so he could be the robust presence that Klopp badly needs in the Reds’ engine room. [close friend](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolves-star-ruben-neves-sends-18965138) of Reds attacker Diogo Jota, having played alongside the 26-year-old for both [Wolves](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-neves/gemeinsameSpiele/spieler/225161/plus/0/galerie/0?gegner=340950&kriterium=2&wettbewerb=&liga=&verein=543&pos=&status=0) and [Portugal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-neves/gemeinsameSpiele/spieler/225161/gegner/340950/kriterium/2/wettbewerb//liga/0/verein/3300), which could allow him to settle in quickly to new surroundings. [covered more ground](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11699/12563075/ruben-neves-wolves-form-bruno-lage-explains-the-midfielders-role-and-what-he-can-do-to-take-the-next-step) than any Wolves player in a run of four out of five matches last year. [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfers-ruben-neves-newcastle-28955595?_ga=2.152935293.519480890.1673734965-8643902335.1672567121), Liverpool are ‘weighing up’ the idea of bringing in Neves this month, with the Portuguese’s current Wolves contract [expiring](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-neves/profil/spieler/225161) at the end of next season. [4.56](https://fbref.com/en/players/44bfb6c5/Ruben-Neves) progressive passes per game) and [score spectacular goals](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lomATJG2nQs), being hailed as ‘ [fantastic](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2022/01/23/jose-sa-it-is-a-pleasure-to-play-with-wolves-joao-moutinho-and-ruben-neves/)‘ by club and international team-mate Jose Sa. [Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) are interested in completing the signing of Wolves midfielder [Ruben Neves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/ruben-neves/) in the January transfer window, according to a fresh report. [all at sea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2023/01/brighton-3-0-liverpool-player-ratings/), being [comprehensively outplayed](https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brighton-ratings-liverpool-solly-march-8031355) by the likes of Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister. Neves could be the type of midfielder that Liverpool need, too, considering that he Klopp is described as a ‘big admirer’ of the 25-year-old in the report, so he could turn to him in the coming weeks. [much-publicised problems](https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjYrPnln8n8AhXOasAKHVJ0AbIQFnoECBUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheanalyst.com%2F2023%2F01%2Fanalysing-liverpools-struggles-in-midfield-klopp%2F&usg=AOvVaw1M1D2y8qwxW26djSMtaSO8) in that area, and it looks like FSG may just spring into action. [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/). It is imperative that Jurgen Klopp is able to bring in a new midfielder this month, given the
Liverpool are reportedly considering a January bid for the midfielder, who is set to face them on Tuesday night.
[are on the verge of signing](https://www.rousingthekop.com/2023/01/13/report-after-matheus-nunes-wolves-are-now-set-to-beat-liverpool-to-another-15m-signing/) two new midfielders themselves. [Keep up to date with all the latest Liverpool news and opinion by following Rousing The Kop’s official Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/rousingthekop) A package deal for the two players would see the Reds almost there in terms of their midfield overhaul. Jurgen Klopp is said to be a ‘big admirer’ of the Portugal star, who’s been at Wolves since 2017. The Portuguese has been a reported target for what feels like forever. In the past, it’s claimed that Wolves have valued Neves at around £70m.
Liverpool are reportedly lining up a move for Wolves captain Ruben Neves with just 18 months remaining on the midfielder's contract.Reds boss Jurgen.
“It’s just not that easy, we cannot sort the problems [in the January window] with injuries. It’s not that we have so much money we don’t know what to do with but we think, ‘Ah we don’t need anyone’. Klopp snapped back at reporters this week when quizzed on the club’s transfer plans.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves this month.
And it remains to be seen whether the Liverpool hierarchy are prepared to break the bank for the 25-year-old Wolves star. The Reds must look to make their move this month to avoid a bidding war with Neves is well-settled in the Premier League, and he could make an immediate impact at Anfield for Liverpool. And it remains to be seen whether the Reds can strike a deal for him this month. And he can be a superb long-term acquisition for Liverpool. But the Magpies are unlikely to make a move for the 25-year-old Portuguese international until the summer transfer window.
Ruben Neves to Liverpool would be a fantastic transfer for one player already at Anfield. The Reds reportedly want the midfielder.
And Neves would be a dream come true for Nunez. He’s the one Liverpool want to look for when they get their heads up. That’s something else Liverpool desperately need – a player who wants to receive the ball deep and beat a press. Neves is one of the Premier League’s most direct passers – he’s in the 95th percentile for the total distance his forward passes cover. Just go back and watch any of the Brighton game to see how badly the team is after that. Wolves are increasingly open to selling the player, too, and [their addition of Joao Gomes](https://www.rousingthekop.com/2023/01/15/ruben-neves-to-liverpool-looks-possible-after-wolves-strike-deal-for-15m-player/) appears to pave the way for a transfer.