Rumor has it: Barcelona optimistic about Neves chances as Wolves sign replacement
The central midfielder, a Portugal regular, has caught the eye of Europe’s elite clubs.
Wolves had hoped to extend Neves’ stay at the club, but with their Premier League future uncertain, they might have already started planning their lives without him.
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According to Sport, Barcelona believe Wolves are signing Flamengo midfielder Joao Gomes, 21, as a direct replacement for Neves, who they plan to leave at the end of the season.
The report says Barcelona know what it will cost to steer him away from the Premier League and are comfortable with the price, which would be ‘much more feasible’ than the €60m price tag for Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
Real Madrid are also set to pursue Neves, who they say has ‘the potential to become the new Casemiro’.
OVERVIEW
– The Telegraph and Fabrizio Romano declare chelsea will make another run for signing Benfica, 22, and standout Argentina Enzo Fernandezand are ready to meet the £105m (€120m) release clause if they can pay it in instalments.
– According to Bild, Tottenham submitted a £22m (€25m) verbal offer to Bayer Leverkusen for the 21-year-old Ecuadorian centre-back Piero Hincapie.
– Newcastle United have had their latest offer of £20m for the 18-year-old Flamengo midfielder Matheus Franca refused, by Fabrizio Romano.
- Newcastle are also reportedly looking to replace Jonjo Shelvey, who is set to join Nottingham Forest, with Sheffield United Sander Berge.
– The Daily Mail reports Brighton and Hove Albion rejected a £70m approach from Arsenal for the 21-year-old midfielder Moses Caicedoand hold for £80million.
– According to Sport, there is a mutual interest between Barca and the Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felixwho will spend the rest of the season on loan at Chelsea.
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