Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has urged the club to sign former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves in the January transfer window. The 28-year-old, now at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, could be available for around £20 million as his contract expires at the end of the season.
Parker believes Neves would bring much-needed stability to United's midfield. 'He would definitely steady that midfield and would be absolutely perfect in there,' Parker told Metro via online casinos UK. 'When you talk about a passing range and someone who's got everything right; his touch; his discipline, everything that he does is what everyone is looking for in that role he plays.'
The former full-back also suggested that signing Neves would allow Bruno Fernandes to play further forward, rather than in a deeper role. 'Amorim wanted Fernandes to play that role but Fernandes can't do it because he's not disciplined enough,' Parker said. 'If Fernandes is going to play for Manchester United, he's got to play further forward and allow someone else to do that.'
United are expected to wait until the summer for long-term targets Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton, but remain keen to add a midfielder this month under interim head Michael Carrick. Neves, who helped Al-Hilal win the league and cup double last year, has also been linked with a return to the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Parker believes the time is right for Harry Maguire to leave Old Trafford when his contract expires. 'You've got so many younger and better centre-halves there,' he said. 'Why are you keeping on somebody like him who's done his time? Let him move on and go and get regular football somewhere else.'
