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Liverpool reportedly have a concrete interest in signing Barcelona target Ruben Neves from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer.
According to Football Insider, Neves, 26, has made it clear that he intends to leave Molineaux in the summer. He was given an emotional lap of honor following Wolves' 1-1 draw with Everton on Sunday (May 20).
Barcelona are favorites to sign the Portuguese midfielder having been linked with the player for several transfer windows. The report cites claims from Spanish media that suggest the Blaugrana may look to use Ansu Fati in a part-exchange deal for Neves. He is said to have already agreed on personal terms with Xavi's side.
However, Liverpool are waiting in the wings of Barca are unable to pull off a deal for Neves. The Catalan giants are enduring financial complications and need to shed €200 million off their wage bill. Wolves allegedly want just cash for their midfielder which only further opens the door for Jurgen Klopp's side.
The Merseysiders reportedly made an inquiry about Neves in the January transfer window. The recruitment team at Anfield admires the Portuguese for his ball-playing abilities. He has featured 40 times across competitions, scoring six goals and providing one assist.
Neves' contract with Wolves runs until 2024. He is represented by the same agency as Liverpool trio Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, and Fabinho.
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino is keen on joining Barcelona
Roberto Firmino will be out of contract in the summer and he has decided to leave Liverpool. The Brazilian frontman has been at Anfield since 2015 and in that time has become a club legend.
The Reds forward has been linked with several clubs amid his availability as a free agent. Barcelona are expected to tap into the free agency market once again due to their financial issues.
According to SPORT, Firmino is keen on joining the Blaugrana and his arrival will ease the goalscoring burden on Robert Lewandowski. The Brazilian has bagged 12 goals and five assists in 34 matches across competitions this season.
Barcelona boss Xavi is looking to strengthen his attack after his side won their first La Liga title since 2019. However, they did so with no out-and-out center-forward backup to Lewandowski.
Firmino has plenty of experience having won the Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup. He is renowned as a workhorse which fits well with the style of football Xavi has implemented at Camp Nou.
