Journalist: Arsenal go head-to-head to with PL rival to sign £34m ‘fantastic’ player – originally posted on Sportslens.com
According to popular journalist, Rudi Galetti, Arsenal and Manchester United will go head to head for Ruben Neves in the summer transfer window.
He claims that cash-strapped Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to the idea of selling Neves this summer. They are demanding a fixed price of €40 million (£34 million) for the highly-rated midfielder.
Head-to-head between #Arsenal and #ManchesterUnited for Ruben #Neves. The
midfielder could leave #Wolverhampton, but without discounts: the request remains for €40M.
#Calciomercato #Transfers #EPL #ManUTD
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) July 4, 2021
Neves joined Wolves from FC Porto in 2017 and went on to make over 175 appearances for the club in all competitions.
The 24-year-old is a superb passer of the ball, and equally brilliant with his set-piece deliveries. He excelled under Nuno Espirito Santo who hailed him as a “fantastic” player last season.
However, it seems, he could be offloaded this summer, with several Premier League clubs vying for his signature.
Arsenal are looking to bolster their midfield this summer, and Neves would be a quality signing for them. Granit Xhaka is expected to leave the club this summer, and a quality replacement is necessary.
The Gunners have reportedly made an official approach to sign Albert Sambi Lonkonga from Anderlecht, while the north London club have been linked with a host of midfielders this summer.
The Gunners have been linked with Marcel Sabitzer, Ruben Neves, Manuel Locatelli and James Maddison in recent weeks, while they retain an interest in Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski.
Arsenal are likely to face competition from Manchester United who could look to sign Neves as a replacement for Paul Pogba who has a contract at the club till 2022.
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