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Wolves have received an offer from Manchester United for star midfielder Ruben Neves, according to a fresh transfer report which has emerged.

The Lowdown: Neves expected to leave

The 25-year-old has become a hugely influential figure at Molineux, delighting fans with his technical brilliance in the middle of the park.

It appears as though Neves’ time at Wolves has reached its natural conclusion, though, with the Portuguese midfielder reportedly eyeing up a new challenge ahead of next season.

Barcelona have been strongly linked with a move for Neves, but United are also still in the mix.

The Latest: Man United make offer for Neves

According to O Jogo [via Sport Witness], Wolves have received an offer from United ‘in hand’, with their bid described as ‘more advantageous’ and ‘much more attractive’ to the Old Gold in a financial sense.

Barcelona’s interest is still mentioned in the report but they may now have to bid more if they want to usurp the Red Devils in this transfer race.

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The Verdict: United would be preferable

Purely for financial reasons, Neves choosing United over Barcelona does now look the most beneficial option for Wolves, even if it does mean Bruno Lage’s team coming up against him twice in the Premier League next season.

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Judging by this report, it would mean that more funds are available to Fosun for new signings this summer, and it would allow the Old Gold to complete a move for Joao Palhinha, which is reportedly now ‘close’.

However, if Barcelona match United’s offer, it would be preferable to see him going there, given their prestige as a club and the fact that Wolves wouldn’t have to face him every season.

In other news, Tim Spiers has provided a worrying Wolves update. Read more here.

The famed Liverpool frontline of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, and Sadio Mane have powered the club back to where they belong, winning trophies.

Under Klopp, the trio have been key in the Red’s ascent back to the top of English football and have scored a mind-boggling 374 goals between them for the club.

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This incredible triumvirate might soon be coming to an end, however. Mane has sparked rumours of his future recently, with a move from Liverpool looking likely as he has one year left on his current contract.

A switch to the Bundesliga looks most likely, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich both declaring their interest in the Senegal international.

This news will be disappointing to the Anfield faithful who have watched Mane grow and dazzle during his trophy-laden six-year spell at the club, although there might just be a brief glimmer of hope.

Journalist Paul Joyce has dropped a major update on the future of Mane via Twitter:

“Liverpool have turned down Bayern Munich’s opening bid for Sadio Mane.

“It was for £21m guaranteed, plus £4m in add-ons payable if, for example, Bayern won the Champions League.”

Although it looks like Bayern are going to make a second offer, it shows that Klopp won’t get lowballed with an offer that he doesn’t think represents the true value of the player.

The 30-year-old has had a fantastic season, scoring 23 goals in 51 matches for Liverpool, whilst also shining for Senegal as they won their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations crown.

As a result of not just his overall goal tally, but particularly his displays this term, the fact Liverpool have turned down this opening bid will delight fans.

They will be determined to see him back next season for another tilt at the Premier League title or Champions League crown as he is the master of important goals.

The Senegal international scored five during their European pursuit in 2021/22, including two strikes over their matches with Villarreal in the semi-finals.

Should he move then they can take solace from the fact Klopp’s recent recruitment strategy has been second to none recently but it would be a blow either way if he heads for the exit door.

That’s why news of a rejected bid serves as great news for the Anfield outfit.

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Manchester United have been linked with Darwin Nunez recently and the Benfica forward could be Cristiano Ronaldo 2.0 at Old Trafford.

What’s the word?

According to talkSPORT, United are pursuing a deal to sign the 22-year-old Uruguayan, with the youngster reportedly keen on joining Erik ten Hag’s side this summer as the Red Devils plan a squad overhaul.

Nunez has enjoyed a fantastic season with Benfica, contributing 26 goals and four assists in just 28 Liga NOS appearances for the Eagles, averaging a superb 7.62 rating for his performances from WhoScored.

It is no surprise that his performances have attracted the interest of a number of clubs across Europe, but if talkSPORT are to be believed, United might just have the edge on signing him.

Ronaldo 2.0

United have, of course, had a lot of success with Portuguese league signings in the past, with Cristiano Ronaldo the prime example.

The legendary forward initially joined the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 and he went on to become one of the world’s best during his time at Old Trafford, contributing 18 goals and seven assists in his final Premier League season before his world-record move to Real Madrid.

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Unlike any of United’s players, Nunez was able to cause Liverpool some real problems last season, scoring in both legs in the Champions League against the Merseyside outfit, which was enough to earn the praise of Jurgen Klopp.

He said: “Really good, really good, I have to say. I knew him before, of course, but he played pretty much in front of me with these tough battles with Ibou Konate. Physically strong, quick, was calm around his finish when he finished the goal off.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton-Diaz, according to a report from TEAMtalk. 

The lowdown: Breakout season

Formerly of the Manchester United academy, Brereton-Diaz had spells at Stoke City and Nottingham Forest before finding a home in Lancashire.

Prior to the recently competed 2021/22 campaign, the 23-year-old centre-forward’s highest scoring season was just seven league goals.

However, with 22 strikes and three assists in the Championship last term, Stoke-born Brereton-Diaz earned international recognition from Chile owing to his Chilean mother and is now appearing on the radar of numerous clubs…

The latest: Premier League interest

As per TEAMtalk, Wolves are believed to be ‘in the running’ to sign the 11-cap ace this summer.

The report states that whilst Blackburn are looking to ‘cash in’ on their frontman, the Wanderers face stiff competition from Leeds United, Southampton, Brighton and newly promoted Nottingham Forest.

It’s also claimed La Liga duo Sevilla and Almeria are also both keen on the £20million-rated Brereton-Diaz who was praised for his ‘extraordinary’ work rate by Tony Mowbray following an eye-catching hat-trick against Cardiff City in September 2021.

The verdict: Make it happen

After Wolves ended the season with only 38 Premier League goals, a goal a game and less than every club outside of the relegation zone, Bruno Lage must add additional firepower to the Molineux squad during the transfer window.

Talismanic target man Raul Jimenez returned to full fitness, but the Mexican could only manage six goals, the same as Daniel Podence at the top of the Old Gold scoring charts for 2021/22. Whilst the return of Pedro Neto will alleviate some of the goalscoring responsibility, with Fabio Silva still struggling to make the step up to the senior level, at least one striker signing is a necessity.

Boasting strong dribbling, finishing and aerial prowess (WhoScored), Brereton-Diaz is like for like to Jimenez in terms of style and would therefore be the ideal candidate to strengthen the Wolves’ ranks.

In other news: Three Premier League clubs want ‘unstoppable’ Wolves star, read more here

Glasgow Rangers are reportedly now set for a ‘huge’ financial boost as an off-field update has emerged.

The Lowdown: Busy summer ahead

With the likes of Connor Goldson and Allan McGregor out of contract in the summer, the Ibrox club may have a busy window on their hands in terms of replacing the departing members of the squad.

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Zak Lovelace and Vladan Kovacevic are just two names who have been mentioned as potential incomings recently, and there could well be more on the cards depending on who ends up leaving Glasgow.

The Latest: £50m windfall

Writing in his latest piece for The Scottish Daily Express, Scottish football journalist Lindsay Herron has reported that Rangers will now bring in a windfall of close to £50m for the 2021/22 season, given their exploits in the Europa League.

They got to the final of the European club competition, only to fall at the last hurdle as they were beaten on penalties by Eintracht Frankfurt.

They had pulled in £15.5m in total from the tournament, which added to over £20m in overall ticket sales along with a share of the £130m TV market pool money, which should all equate to just under £50m in revenue.

The Verdict: ‘Huge’ boost for Rangers

As per Herron, the amount of money being quoted is ‘huge’ in terms of balancing the books and further investment.

The Light Blues reported losses of £23.5m last year, so that should now be wiped out by the extra earnings from the recently-concluded campaign, while they will still have a fair amount of cash spare for the summer transfer window.

Along with bringing in new faces, it could also help to secure players like Goldson on new deals, which may be pivotal for Giovanni van Bronckhorst in terms of trying to keep his squad together.

In other news, find out what Goldson has now ‘told’ Alan Hutton about his future

Liverpool will offer Sadio Mane a new contract this summer but he won’t be offered extortionate wages, according to a fresh update on the situation.

The Lowdown: Mane saga goes on

While Mohamed Salah’s future is dominating a lot of the headlines at the moment, there is also constant speculation surrounding Mane’s.

The Senegalese sensation is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of next season, and as of yet, his representatives and the club haven’t reached an agreement over an extension.

Now, another key update has surfaced regarding Mane’s next chapter.

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The Latest: Offer incoming

According to Football Insider, a Liverpool source has informed them that a fresh contract offer will come Mane’s way at the end of the season.

It is stated that FSG won’t ‘break the bank’ to keep hold of the Senegal superstar, however, which has the potential to be a stumbling block if another club offers more.

The Verdict: Simply have to keep him

Assuming Mane wants to stay at Liverpool, giving him a new deal is an absolute no-brainer this summer, with the attacker hailed as ‘world-class’ by Jurgen Klopp.

He has scored 15 Premier League goals in 31 starts this season and is already flourishing in the new central role he has taken up since Luis Diaz arrived.

It would be a massive blow to lose Mane at this point in his career, with the Reds legend more than capable of remaining at the very top for several more years, with the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema still at their peak in their mid-30s.

In other news, Liverpool have been linked with a move for a big-name player. Find out who it is here.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have emerged as the favourites to secure the signature of Sporting CP’s defensive midfielder, Joao Palhinha.

What’s the word?

That is according to a report from Portuguese outlet A Bola (via Birmingham Live), who claims that Lage’s side are the “main favourite” amidst competition for the Portuguese midfielder’s signature in Tottenham Hotspur.

As per the report, it is said that Palhinha has most likely played his final game for Sporting CP, adding that “everything indicates” he will be on the move at the end of the season.

Conte’s Spurs have reportedly tracked the midfielder’s performances for several months, with Spanish La Liga sides Sevilla and Atletico Madrid also reportedly keen.

It is said that the 26-year-old will not move for less than €20m (£16.9m), though, as the report states, it is already a step back in comparison to Sporting CP’s previous price tag of €30m (£25.4m)

Big Boost for Lage

The latest report will come as a boost to Lage, who faces the task of a rebuild in the Black Country this summer.

Spurs’ interest will have worried the Wolves faithful, as they arguably need the 12-cap Portugal international more than Conte’s side, with Ruben Neves’ future in severe doubt, with Lage speaking upfront about the situation and stating that he does not know where the future lies for the 25-year-old.

Palhinha, who was dubbed “special” by his manager Ruben Amorim, does his best work defensively, as he is a holding midfielder by trade, but like Neves, has the ability to play as a central midfielder in a 3-4-3 system.

Palhinha’s average of 3.04 tackles per game, with an elite average of 32.42 pressures per 90 serve as evidence for the aforementioned statement and surpasses Neves’ average of 2.42 tackles and 18.75 pressures per 90.

Should Wolves lose Neves, Palhinha would step into the role seamlessly, judging by his metrics over the last year as per FBref.

In other news: Wolves set to lose £19.8m-rated talent after Neves, Lage surely fuming