Liverpool have previously been heavily linked with Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves and could be set to reignite that interest this summer.
The Portuguese ace has been tipped to move on from Molineux in the wake of manager Nuno Espirito Santos’ decision to leave the Midlands club.
Reds’ assistant boss Pep Lijnders has previously added fuel to the fire on the possibility of the 24-year-old heading to Anfield, admitting to O Jogo a player of Neves’ ilk would be of ‘interest’ to the club.
Now, a fresh report from the Express & Star, as cited by The Anfield Buzz on Twitter, has claimed Liverpool could be one of the side’s keen on the midfielder.
Twitter:
| Liverpool are ready to bolster their midfield and are interested in Ruben Neves. Wolves demand £45million.
[Exp… https://t.co/sGVc95enx3 (@TheAnfieldBuzz)
Capped 20 times by Portugal, Neves has developed somewhat of a penchant for the spectacular since arriving from FC Porto for £15million in 2017 (BBC).
This season, the long-range specialist who was hailed as a ‘very, very talented player’ by Sylvain Deslandes, has scored five goals and registered two assists in 40 appearances.
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Liverpool have now a pre-existing relationship for landing big-name signings from Wolves, having signed Diogo Jota last summer.
Whilst the arrival of Neves would bolster Klopp’s options no-end in midfield, shelling out £45million would be a large chunk of the Reds’ likely summer budget.
Albeit a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum is a necessity, the midfield star is valued at exactly £45million (Transfermarkt) – meaning possible value for money – with central defence and forward areas also in need of strengthening, the funds could perhaps be better spent elsewhere.
