Manchester United are reportedly interested by signing Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Ruben Neves this summer time, albeit with Erik ten Hag‘s aspect more likely to face competitors for the midfielder’s signature.
What is the newest on Neves to Man United?
In line with Soccer Insider, the Crimson Devils – in addition to rivals Liverpool – are at present mentioned to be main the race forward of La Liga giants Barcelona within the battle to signal the 26-year-old, with the Portugal worldwide dealing with an unsure future at Molineux with simply over a yr to run on his current deal.
The suggestion is that the previous Porto man – who arrived in England on a £15m deal again in 2017 – is intent on leaving the Outdated Gold this summer time even when Julen Lopetegui’s males are in a position to stave off relegation within the coming months.
The 36-cap maestro – who’s now valued at round £22m in line with CIES Soccer Observatory – had appeared set to depart his present aspect on the finish of final season, with United amongst those that have been mentioned to be monitoring his progress on the time.
Would may Neves substitute at Man United?
If Neves is introduced into the fold at Outdated Trafford, the Wolves “hero” – as described by Specific and Star reporter Matt Maher – may symbolize a notable improve on Scott McTominay, with the latter man having been linked with a transfer away from the Premier League outfit on the finish of the season.
The United academy graduate – who may very well be the topic of an strategy from high-flying Newcastle United – has racked up over 200 appearances for the membership since rising from the youth ranks, though has been restricted to simply seven league begins this season following the arrival of Casemiro.
Though Ten Hag and co seemingly fended off curiosity from different top-flight golf equipment relating to McTominay amid the signing of the influential Brazilian, it stays to be seen if they’ll sanction an exit this time round, with the Scotland worldwide’s restricted function this season a marker of his slide down the pecking order.
Deemed “not adequate” by membership legend Roy Keane, the 26-year-old has failed to attain or register a single help within the league this season, having additionally been unable to supply a really damaging midfield presence as he has averaged simply 1.4 tackles and solely 0.6 interceptions per recreation this time period.
Neves, against this, has been way more influential from his deep-lying berth, notably scoring 5 objectives from his 27 league begins up to now this season as an illustration of his higher high quality within the ultimate third, with that attacking thrust additionally matched by the playmaker’s workman-like strategy, as he has averaged 2.4 tackles and 1.5 interceptions.
The £50k-per-week man’s forward-thinking fashion can be showcased by the truth that he has averaged 6.56 progressive passes per recreation throughout the final 12 months, whereas McTominay seems way more restrained and secure on the ball as he averages simply 3.34 for a similar metric.
Hailed as an “unbelievable participant” by teammate Hugo Bueno, the Wolves talisman would seemingly be a participant of ready-made, Premier League high quality who may go straight into Ten Hag’s aspect, with such an addition permitting the previous Ajax boss to lastly transfer McTominay on.