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Wolves are resigned to the fact that star midfielder Ruben Neves will leave during the summer transfer window, talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook has claimed.
The Lowdown: Neves stays put last summer
At the end of last season, it looked almost certain that the Portuguese maestro would depart Molineux, even waving goodbye to supporters on the final day away to Liverpool.
Neves ended up staying put with the Wanderers, however, and he has continued to be a key figure this season, starting 19 Premier League games and scoring four goals.
Fresh rumours have continued to link him with a move away from Wolves, though, with a summer exit still feeling likely once again.
The Latest: Exit expected this time around
That’s certainly the opinion of Crook, who told Give Me Sport that he believes Neves will leave at the end of the campaign:
“Yeah, quite possibly. I think they’re certainly anticipating that Neves goes.”
The Verdict: Hard to begrudge him
In truth, Wolves have done extremely well to keep Neves at the club for this long, considering what a special player he is, being hailed as ‘amazing’ by teammate Jose Sa.
At 25, the 37-time capped Portugal international may feel that now is the time to leave as his peak years approach, especially if Barcelona come calling, as has been mooted.
If Neves does leave, the most important thing for Wolves is to spend the hefty amount of funds received wisely, ensuring they bring in a tailor-made replacement and also other signings who can aid Julen Lopetegui moving forward.
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