Ruben Neves to Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp 'welcomes' deal for Porto wonderkid

The Portugal Under-21 star is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in world football

James Orr
Thursday 15 October 2015 06:37 EDT
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Ruben Neves in action for Portugal Under-21s
Ruben Neves in action for Portugal Under-21s (Getty Images)

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Liverpool are set to make an approach for Porto wonderkid Ruben Neves, according to reports.

The Mirror have reported that the Reds have made an informal enquiry for the player, and while it was made before Jurgen Klopp took over at Anfield, the report adds that there are suggestions that Klopp has given the move his blessing.

The 18-year-old Neves has already broken into the Porto team, making 37 appearances last season and is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in world football. He has yet to represent Portugal at senior international level.

Klopp: I am 'the normal one'

Upon joining Liverpool last week, Klopp said that he wants the final say on all transfers.

The German, whose passion for the club made owners Fenway Sports Group choose him over Carlo Ancelotti for the post, is happy to work with Liverpool’s infamous transfer committee having operated under a similar structure at Borussia Dortmund.

“The only thing I need is players that want to help the team,” he said. “They have to listen to what I say, that is very important, because I believe it is better to have 11 players do the same thing wrong than everybody doing what they want. We have to do it one way and that way is my way.”

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