Barcelona, headed by Joan Laporta, plans to sign Wolverhampton’s Ruben Neves next summer, and Barcelona is looking to replace Sergio Busquets, who is expected to leave at the end of the season.
According to the Spanish newspaper “Sport”, Barcelona is confident in the ability of Portuguese international midfielder Ruben Neves to compensate for the departure of Sergio Busquets.
Busquets’ contract with Barcelona is due to expire at the end of the current season, and he was recently linked with a move to the American League
While Neves has a contract with Wolverhampton until the summer of 2024, Barca coach Xavi Hernandez places him among the goals required in the club because the team is not strong in preparation for next season.
Reports from England indicate that the selling price of Ruben Neves, if he joins Barcelona, may reach 50 million euros.
In a related context, Barcelona will find a hostile competition from several English clubs, reports indicate also their interest in the Portuguese player, such as Manchester United and Arsenal.
It is noteworthy that 25-year-old Ruben Neves scored 4 goals and assisted two goals with Wolverhampton this season, and is considered the main engine of the Wolves battalion, as he did not miss eight games in the past three seasons.