Wolves transfer news emerges as 'good relationship' between agent and president could fuel move

Barcelona want to sign Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves as a long-term replacement for Sergio Busquets, according to a fresh transfer rumour.

Wanderers are currently enjoying a season to remember, sitting seventh in the Premier League and having a strong chance of finishing in the European places.

Neves has stood out as one of their most influential players in 2021/22, starting 25 league matches, scoring four goals and averaging 2.4 tackles per game.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from Molineux in recent times, though, and a fresh rumour is now doing the rounds.

According to Sport [via Sport Witness], Neves is seen as an ‘option to be the replacement for Busquets’, with the legendary Spaniard turning 34 later this year.

The player’s agent Jorge Mendes ‘has a good relationship’ with Barca president Joan Laporta which could help get a deal over the line, with the report also describing the Wolves midfielder as ‘one of the best in the entire Premier League in his position’.

While Neves has shown great loyalty to Wolves during his career, the lure of playing for a club of Barcelona’s stature could be too much to turn down, given their prestige and history.

To be given the opportunity to replace Busquets would be a great honour – the Spain international is arguably one of the best defensive midfielders of all time – and he may want to follow in the footsteps of past Portuguese greats Luis Figo and Deco in playing for the Catalan giants.

In an ideal world, Neves would stay put at Wolves, but it is increasingly easy to envisage a scenario where he moves on in the summer, looking for a new challenge as the 24-year-old approaches his prime.

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