Snub Manchester United and join Barcelona – Xavi tells Manchester United transfer target
Barcelona boss Xavi has gotten in contact with Manchester United transfer target Ruben Neves over a move to Barcelona this summer, according to Spanish media outlet Sport.
Manchester United and Barcelona are both interested in signing the Wolves midfielder this summer and Xavi has now contacted Neves to snub a move to Manchester United and join Barcelona instead.
Xavi has made signing Neves a priority this summer and the Spanish side believe they have an advantage over Manchester United as they can offer the Portugal international Champions League football.
Manchester United will play Europa League football next season after finishing sixth in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Wolves technical director Scott Sellars has spoken about the future of Neves at Wolves amid interest from Manchester United and Barcelona.
Speaking to Wolves’ official YouTube channel, he said: “Ruben is a top player.
“Ruben has been fantastic this season and once again shown his quality. Also, I think he has shown how happy he is here and that is something we as a club know as well.
“The ideal situation is that we want him to stay. I’ve spoken to him about it, but I am also realistic that when you have an outstanding player, the top clubs are going to come and see what the situation is. It will be discussed what is right for the club and certainly is something we will look at.”