There is no guarantee that Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves will leave the club in the summer transfer window, according to reliable journalist Tim Spiers.

The Lowdown: Neves exit talks

The 24-year-old's future has been a major point of discussion in recent months, with a move away from Molineux potentially on the cards.

Neves has been linked with a switch to Barcelona and it may be that he feels it is time to test himself at a Champions League-playing club, with The Athletic even reporting the club are lining up £50m worth of talent from Sporting CP as a replacement.

A fresh update has given Wolves some hope that their star midfielder could remain at the club, though.

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The Latest: Spiers hints at stay

Taking to Twitter on Monday, Spiers admitted that Neves could easily be moved on but added that he would only leave if the right offer comes along:

'Neves was close to leaving last summer, there's been interest from big clubs for years, so this is nothing new and he may stay. Clearly belongs in the Champions League but he also loves Wolves and is settled. Will only move for the right club. Key for Wolves is succession plan."

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The Verdict: Would be huge for Wolves

The idea of Neves remaining at Wolves feels like an added bonus this summer, with the general assumption that he will move on to pastures new for big money.

He has been such an influential figure this season, finding his best form again and averaging 2.3 tackles per game in the Premier League, not to mention scoring four goals and registering two assists.

The likelihood is that the right offer will arrive for Neves and he will depart - if that does happen, it is vital that Bruno Lage uses the money wisely to bring in a tailor-made replacement.

In other news, Wolves are believed to be 'planning for life' without one player. Read more here.