Manchester United are reportedly in the market for Ruben Neves, with the Wolves midfielder also courted by Arsenal.

According to Dean Jones, Manchester United have laid the foundations, as far as the pursuit of Ruben Neves is concerned. They are yet to reach a definitive agreement with Wolves over the talented midfielder, but have the green light to push for a negotiation that may eventually lead to a transfer.

Neves’ current contract at Molineux expires in 2024, but the player is keen on taking the next step in his career, especially after the departure of Nuno Espirito Santo. He has no shortage of potential suitors either, with Arsenal ready to compete with Manchester United for the services of the central midfielder.

A product of the FC Porto youth academy, Neves has enjoyed immense success since moving to England in 2017. He was an integral part of Wolves’ rise to prominence in the English footballing scene and has starred alongside Joao Moutinho in the middle of the park, mustering 176 competitive appearances.

The Portuguese international’s combative nature, aggression and experience in English football has attracted the attention of Manchester United. There is no secret that the Red Devils are actively searching for a potential replacement for Paul Pogba, even though manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did insist that his star Frenchman is looking forward to the upcoming campaign.

Neves to Arsenal in the summer? (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Neves to leave Wolves in the summer? (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Neves is not the only option for Manchester United, though, with the Premier League giants also reportedly in the market for Leon Goretzka. The German midfielder could be a victim of Bayern Munich’s ongoing wage crisis.

However, it should pave the way for Arsenal to make a swift approach for Neves, who is one of the club’s top targets this summer. Much like his opposite number at Manchester United, Mikel Arteta is keen on shoring up his midfield options after sanctioning the loan departure of Matteo Guendouzi, while Dani Ceballos and Martin Odegaard have both returned to Real Madrid.

The Gunners are facing several financial restraints, though, and may need to offload a few of their star players if they are to afford a move for Neves. The Wolves midfielder, considering his Premier League experience and a three-year contract, is expected to cost a fortune, perhaps even forcing Arsenal to look for potential alternatives in the market.

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While Arteta may not be able to land a top player like Goretzka, the Arsenal boss and Edu are working on a deal to bring Odegaard back to Emirates on yet another loan move this summer. As for Neves, it will be interesting to see if Manchester United indeed beat Arsenal to his signature, seeing as they are in am advanced stage to land him.

Comments 10

  1. Jack Russell says:

    Neves has already said that he doesn’t want to go to Arsenal.

  2. Either with departure of Pogba or Not,
    Neves is needed in that squad for more
    Solidification. Remember, injury can set in at any time.
    The board should everything in their disposal to get Neves, his qualities will really help Manchester United.

  3. Timothy Finian says:

    Pogba either goes this season or the next on a free, despite his ability, goals I would be glad when he is gone, good luck to whoever buys him & the garbage he & mino bring

  4. Mathews k Tjangano says:

    Ofcourse, even Paul pogba not leaving the team, Neves must welcome him to our team

  5. Richie says:

    Very true……he behaves like a no replacable player in the team…he can pack and fly

  6. Joel says:

    Neves is really a very good player manu needed him long time ago

  7. Fancho says:

    Injuries is 90% a concern in Man …one player out on injury lives a huge difference to the team…so Neves is muchly needed.

  8. Kevin wilson says:

    Pogba and his agent should both pack up and go

  9. Rohit Baramdoyal says:

    If a player has his mind set elsewhere, what’s the purpose of convincing him to stay? The earlier he’s gone the better it will be for both planning ahead and strategy.
    I will be too glad to let him go.

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