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Confirmed: Man Utd In Pole Position To Sign Wolves Star

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Jun 2, 2022.

Benard Joseph

Man Utd In Pole Position To Sign Wolves Star.
Erik ten Hag is in the market for a new central midfielder and is believed to be a big admirer of Neves, who has been a star since arriving in England in 2017.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Man Utd are in a pole position to sign Ruben Neves with Wolves closing in on a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Palhinha.

Erik ten Hag is in the market for a new central midfielder and is believed to be a big admirer of Neves, who has been a star since arriving in England in 2017.

However, according to The Sun, Wolves are near to completing a deal to sign his compatriot Palhinha, who would be able to cover for Neves should the 25-year-old leave this summer.

The report goes on to say United faces competition from Barcelona, who are also interested in a deal for Neves.

In the last two windows, United failed to prise Neves away from the midlands following significant interest.

The former Porto player has made over 140 appearances in the Premier League and has scored 15 goals.

United’s other targets in midfield include Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong and Napoli’s Fabian Ruiz. De Jong is rated at £65m and could be offered £350,000-a-week to lure him away from the Nou Camp.

However, securing such signings is harder without Champions League football to offer.
Last season, the Red Devils finished sixth in the Premier League and Erik ten Hag is looking to fresh up United’s squad ahead of next term.

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The Dutchman is particularly short of options in midfield with both Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba leaving the club on free transfers.

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