The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Barca want Neves in swap deal with Wolves
Barcelona have made Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves their top target for next summer, according to the Mirror, and they’re prepared to offer one or two of their young players in order to secure the transfer of the 25-year-old Portugal international.
Barca are looking for an heir to Sergio Busquets in midfield, with the 34-year-old out of contract in June. Neves is unwilling to commit himself to Wolves beyond the 2024 expiration of his current deal, and has previously stated that Barca is his dream move.
Wolves, currently struggling in the Premier League‘s relegation places after a 2-0 defeat against West ham United, face a decision of whether they allow the former FC Porto man to run down his contract and risk losing him on a free transfer in 18 months. If they are to negotiate his departure, however, they’ll seek a fee of around £50m.
That will likely be difficult for the Catalan club given their precarious financial situation, but Barca believe they can negotiate that price down by including one or two of their younger players moving the opposite direction either on loan or permanently. They also believe there is interest from other clubs, including Arsenal, but that Neves would be more interested in a move to LaLiga after five years in England.
