Manchester United, unlike in recent transfer windows, is keen to complete the majority of their business long before the Premier League season begins.
A deal for Jadon Sancho has been reached in principle, with everything save the official announcement expected to be finalized soon.
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There are also talks on to sign Real Madrid center-back Raphael Varane, giving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the kind of defense that title-winning teams have.
But he's not going to stop there. Following United's Europa League final defeat to Villarreal in Gdansk, Solskjaer stated that at least two or three players would be brought into the starting XI.
He commented at the end of last season, "We've probably done as well as anyone could imagine." “However, as I have stated, we need two or three players to enhance the starting XI and the group as a whole if we are to go any further.
“I'm sure our adversaries or competitors will want to improve as well, and we want to improve as much as possible."
After finishing 12 points behind eventual champions Manchester City, Bruno Fernandes understands how much the club needs to improve.
According to the Sun, United's talisman desired the arrival of a new center-back and a defensive midfielder.
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And Wolves' Ruben Neves appears to suit the bill, according to talkSPORT, with Fernandes reportedly pushing his colleague to Old Trafford.
Wolves are thought to value the 24-year-old at roughly £35 million, but with the club in a strong position in terms of his contract, the fee might be closer to £50 million.
It isn't the first time Neves has been connected with one of the 'big-six,' with rumours dating back to his time at FC Porto.
Then, in the Championship, Wolves surprised everyone by signing a player who has been projected for greatness since his debut.
Those ties have remained strong since their promotion to the Premier League in 2018, thanks to his regularly superb performances in the middle of midfield.
City were rumored to be keeping an eye on his position in 2019, only for Pep Guardiola to say the club couldn't afford him.
He explained, "He's a terrific player, but there are many clubs in the world, many holding midfielders in the world, and most of them can play here."
The majority of them are under contract; I started reading ‘Ruben Neves, £100m' about a month ago.
“That is not going to happen; we are not going to pay £100 million for a holding midfielder; of course, we have four, five, or six possibilities in any position in the club – depending on age, belief, and, of course, price.”
There's a growing belief that Solskjaer will split the 'McFred' partnership of Scott McTominay and Fred, and the type of midfielder he replaces them with will reveal a lot about the team's direction.
A move for Neves would not only gratify Fernandes, but it might also mark a shift in the team's direction, while also dealing a blow to Man City.
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