Manchester United are ‘determined’ to sign Ruben Neves following the midfielder’s influential performance in Wolves’ win at Old Trafford.
Ralf Rangnick wants to sign a midfielder during the January transfer window and is preparing a move for Neves, who has spoken on his desire to play Champions League football after four-and-a-half seasons at Molineux.
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The Sun are reporting that the Red Devils considered an approach for the Portugal international last summer and will renew their interest this month, with Wolves set to demand a fee in excess of £40m for Neves.
The 24-year-old dominated the midfield during Wolves’ 1-0 win at Manchester United on January 3 and Rangnick wants an upgrade on his current options, with the likes of Fred and Scott McTominay having failed to produce on a consistent basis.
Doubts also remain over the futures of Donny van de Beek and Paul Pogba, and Neves – who attracted interest from Arsenal last summer and has two years remaining on his current contract – could prove the ideal signing.
Neves became the Champions League’s youngest ever captain when at former side Porto and is reportedly keen to test himself again amongst Europe’s elite.
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