Man Utd: Neves ‘ticks all the boxes’ for club says expert
Manchester United could still sign Ruben Neves from Wolves before the transfer window slams shut, it has been claimed. The Portugal international has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford over the past few weeks. And while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been coy on the possibility of more arrivals, this transfer can’t be ruled out.
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“It’s one that’s there. I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s likely.”
If United were to sign Neves, they’d be hopeful he could be the latest Portuguese hit at Old Trafford.
They signed Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, landing the winger as a replacement for David Beckham.
It initially took Ronaldo a while to adjust to life in the Premier League, especially with the burden of the No 7 shirt on his back.
But the Juventus star ended up being a roaring success, propelling the club to three straight league titles as well as the Champions League crown in 2008.