Ruben Neves is Erik ten Hag s number one midfield target in his first transfer window as manager at Manchester United.
Neves, 25, signed for Wolves from Porto in 2017, and quickly asserted himself as a crucial cog in midfield.
United made a move for the Portugal international in the January transfer window, and were rebuffed, but they reportedly prepared to come in with a much more substantial offer this time around.
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After United s January offer of £35million was unsuccessful, The Sun is reporting Wolves will want in the range of £50m to sell star man Neves.
Wolves have reportedly been preparing for life without Neves for some time now, and are targeting 26-year-old Sporting CP midfielder Joao Palhinha as his long-term replacement. They are also said to have strong interest in Benfica s Martim Neto, demonstrating the clear links their scouting department has with the Primeira Liga.
However, United will have stiff competition for Neves signature, with Barcelona reportedly keen.
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– Paris Saint Germain are open to Neymar leaving in the upcoming window, according to ESPN, with Chelsea named as a club that have interest.
– The Star is reporting Benfica have told interested parties – including United – that striker Darwin Nunez will cost £100m.
– Bayern Munich will pay £25m for Liverpool s Sadio Mane as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, per L Equipe.
– The Telegraph is reporting that Aston Villa will explore the possibility of signing manager Steven Gerrard s former team-mate, Luis Suarez, who is a free agent.
– Newcastle United have made enquiries about Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, and hope to add the France international to their attack for next season, according to The Telegraph.
