Posted: 15:13, 6 April 2022 | Updated: 15:16, 6 April 2022
Eric ten Hague has put Wolves star Ruben Neves at the top of his transfer wish list if he gets the green light to become the next boss of Manchester United, according to reports.
The Ajax coach is one of the pioneers for the role of Old Trafford after talks with the leaders of the clubs and the Dutchman is already preparing his plans if he is given the keys to the kingdom.
It emerged Wednesday that Ten Haag had committed to making some changes during his interview – including a transfer raid on the Ajax club, correcting the team’s fitness level in a “five-year project” to kick United back. of glory. .
Eric ten Hague (R) is aiming for a move for Wolves star Ruben Neves if he takes over at Manchester United, according to reports.
The Ajax boss wants to add more quality to the United team after claiming that he is “somewhat far” from the Champions League during his interview with the club.
Ten Haag also claimed that the current harvest of players is “somewhat far” from the shape of the Champions League, according to the Independent, and suggested a list of transfer targets that he would desperately want to bring to Old Trafford – with a handful of players. to his team in Ajax on his list.
And the Sun reported that one of the new faces he wants to bring to United is Wolves playmaker Neves, who has been watching for many years.
Ten Haag is a “huge fan” of the Portuguese midfielder “for years”, the post adds, and is pushing to bring him to United to increase their levels of creativity and quality in the middle of the park.
The former Bayern Munich assistant coach has been following Neves since he was a teenager in Porto and believes it would be a “vital” acquisition of the club’s games to open the teams this season.
Ten Hag has reportedly been following Neves since he was a teenager with FC Porto
Ten Hague already understands that he is making transfer plans after the meeting with the leaders of United
United have reportedly been looking at Neves for a few years now, so hearing that Ten Hague is also interested in the player would be nice to hear from club officials.
The player has just two years left on his contract and has revealed his intentions to play Champions League football in the future – so the clubs will soon line up to test the Wolves’ determination with an offer. Barcelona is another team that has been linked.
Neves – who joined the Wolves from Porto in 2017 – has four goals and two assists for the club this season. His magnificent passing and vision have earned him acclaim – having appeared more than 200 times for Black Country’s dress.
Wolves manager Bruno Lage has admitted that the club could be lured by a “big offer” during a press conference last week – but insisted he would do everything he could to persuade him to stay at Molineux and to present him with a new contract.
Lage said: “Sure, he will receive a proposal from us, but the way he plays I see that other teams are looking for him.
United are said to have spent years watching Neves – who has won praise for his range, vision and technical prowess.
“You never know what might happen. There could be a great team with a great offer and we would have to analyze what is best for us and the player.
“What is important to say is that it is very difficult to find a player like him. We used to call him a defensive midfielder, but now he is a central midfielder, a guy who can defend and attack. He can do both. “
He added: “He can score and assist. It is very difficult to find.
“For my part, he knows my opinion – I want the best for his career. If he prefers to stay with us, we will definitely be happier and stronger. But this is football and you never know.
“When you see the level he plays and the challenge we give him to be more consistent, it’s a big loss for us right now.”
