Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Barcelona.
While Neves has recently spoken about his fondness of life at Molineux, having under two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract will inevitably lead to speculation.
According to the Daily Mail, the subject of Neves has been raised in conversations between intermediaries in recent months.
Despite their well-documented financial issues, Barcelona are still looking to make high-profile additions in the summer with Erling Braut Haaland said to be their priority target.
Nevertheless, it appears that the Catalan giants may consider using their positive working relationship with Wolves to engineer a deal for Portugal international Neves.
Super-agent Jorge Mendes, who has played a part in previous transfers involving Wolves, may act as a go-between, but Wolves are unlikely to consider a sale for anything below £40m.
Adama Traore left Wolves for Camp Nou on loan in January, while Francisco Trincao has been involved in a season-long agreement in the opposite direction.
Darren Plant
