Liverpool, Manchester United and Barcelona are interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves at the end of the season.
Ruben Neves has been linked with a summer move away from Molineux. And Liverpool and Manchester United are keen on securing his services. A report from Football Insider claims that the two Premier League clubs are now ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign the Portuguese international.
The 26-year-old has established himself as a key player for Wolves, and he is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old looks set to depart from the Molineux amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Barcelona.
Liverpool desperately need midfield reinforcements, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the reds. Jurgen Klopp is set to lose players like Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner when their contracts expire in the summer. The German will have to bring in adequate replacements. And Liverpool have been linked with a number of players in recent weeks.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham is on their radar as well. Meanwhile, Neves will add defensive cover and composure in the middle of the park for Liverpool. The 26-year-old is an exceptional passer and has the ability to chip in with long-range goals as well.
Barcelona could use someone like him as well. But the Catalan club are going through financial difficulties and might not be able to compete with the Premier League sides in terms of finances. A player like Neves will want to join a club in the Champions League, which Barcelona can provide.
But it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can finish in the top four and secure Champions League qualification in the coming months. Playing under a world-class coach like Klopp would help the Portuguese international improve further and fulfil his tremendous potential. The 26-year-old is well-settled in the Premier League and he could make an immediate impact at Anfield next season.
Manchester United need an upgrade on Scott McTominay. So it is no surprise that Erik ten Hag wants to sign the Portuguese star in the summer. He could help Manchester United improve in the middle of the park and form a solid partnership with Casemiro.
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It remains to be seen whether Barcelona can procure the funds and beat Liverpool and Manchester United to his signature at the end of the season. With Sergio Busquets leaving the club, they will need someone like Neves, who can sit deep and dictate the tempo of the game. But the 26-year-old is open to listening to offers from Premier League clubs.
