Barcelona midfield target open to receiving Premier League offers amidst doubts from Xavi

Jorge Mendes’ meeting with the Barcelona representatives earlier this week saw the two parties discuss various things, including Ruben Neves. The Portuguese super-agent even offered Barça the opportunity to sign the midfielder in the coming summer.

Due to his good relationship with Joan Laporta, Mendes is willing to give Barcelona the first priority for the midfielder, who is expected to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of the season.

With his contract expiring in 2024, Neves could be available on a cut-price deal. The player himself appears to make no fuss about the economic terms either and is prioritising a move to Barcelona.

However, according to Diario SPORT, Neves’ camp is aware of Barcelona’s doubts regarding the transfer. It has been widely reported that Barça’s coaching staff is having second thoughts about signing the midfielder, with Xavi, in particular, not fond of the player.

The coaching staff is pushing for a renewal of Sergio Busquets. Even in the case, the veteran leaves Camp Nou in the summer, the club are expected to go after other options, with Xavi favouring a move for Martin Zubimendi.

This has left the Neves camp looking for other options. Although the Portuguese international was favouring a move away from the Premier League, Barcelona’s doubts mean the midfielder is now studying other options on the table.

He will not be averse to joining a top-tier Premier League club, especially amid interest from clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United.

Barcelona, for now, still hold the first priority when it comes to signing Ruben Neves. But the time is surely running out for the Catalan entity as they look to resolve the situation in the defensive midfield area.