TOTTENHAM boss Jose Mourinho is plotting a swoop for Ruben Neves, according to reports.
Wolves reckon Idrissa Gueye would be the ideal replacement as boss Nuno Espirito Santo knows he will have to fight to cling on to his star players this summer.
Tottenham are keen on Ruben Neves as Wolves eye Idrissa Gueye as his replacement
Neves has been a smash hit during his first two Premier League seasons with Wolves, having led the side to the Championship title in 2018.
So it’s no surprise that the highly-rated midfielder is high up on the transfer wishlist of a number of European giants, with Spurs and Manchester United leading the charge.
Neves cost Wolves a club-record of £15.8m from Porto three years ago and is now rated at more than £50million, having made 125 appearances in all competitions over the past three seasons.
Mourinho is a long-standing admirer of his Portuguese compatriot and Spurs’ midfield could be in need of a revamp this summer as Tanguy Ndombele’s future hangs in the balance.
And Neves’ agent Jorge Mendes hinted the ace would most likely join the North Londoners if he does depart from the Molineux this summer.
Old Trafford were also linked to the Portugal star in January but their interest may have dwindled after the signing of midfield maestro Bruno Fernandes.
Wolves are braced for a number of offers for their prized assets this summer with Adama Traore casting admiring glances from Liverpool and Manchester United keeping tabs on Raul Jimenez.
In Neves’ case, Molineux bosses have been eyeing a move for former Everton midfielder Gueye as a replacement.
The Senegal ace, made the £30million switch to PSG last summer and has clocked up 31 appearances, scoring once in all competitions.
Gueye staked his claim in Ligue 1 with Lille before moving to the Premier League with Aston Villa and then the Toffees where he spent four seasons, but it may be hard to tempt him back to England.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
