Wolves midfielder and captain Ruben Neves is reportedly close to joining Barcelona in a €30 million transfer deal, as reported by the Portuguese A Bola outlet.
The Portuguese international has been linked with Barcelona for some time, and this move seems to fulfill his dream transfer. Despite doubts from manager Xavi Hernandez and the technical staff about Neves' suitability as a pivot midfielder, Barcelona president Joan Laporta's support for the transfer will likely prevail.
The 26-year-old has already agreed to personal terms with the La Liga champions, and a total agreement has been reached between Barcelona and Wolves. While earlier talks included a player-plus-cash deal involving Ansu Fati, the forward wishes to remain at Barcelona.
Neves' arrival could prompt Barcelona to seek a replacement for Sergio Busquets, while he himself may occupy an interior midfield role. This transfer signifies an exciting new chapter for the Portugal international as he looks to make his mark in La Liga under the guidance of Xavi Hernandez.