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: Neves won’t deny Barcelona interest
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves didn’t play down rumours of a potential move to Barcelona amid repeated links to the Catalan side.
Speaking to Canal 11, the Portugal international said: “Who wouldn’t want to play at Barcelona? I think that’s a question any footballer would ask himself.”
Neves has long been on Xavi Hernandez’s wishlist, with sources telling ESPN that both he and Real Sociedad‘s Martin Zubimendi are being eyed by the Camp Nou club.
With veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets looking increasingly likely to leave the Spanish giants in the summer, Barcelona have been quick to identify possible replacements. Frenkie de Jong has slotted in for Busquets, but ESPN sources say the Netherlands man is not thought of as a long-term option amid interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Neves, 25, has been a mainstay for Wolves in the Premier League, and is also noted for his tendency for a spectacular long-range strike.
Zubimendi, 23, recently signed a new deal at La Real that is designed to keep him at the club until 2027, but this is unlikely to deter Barcelona from making a move. Zubimendi has established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in LaLiga, though has a reported €60 million release clause in his contract.
