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Wolves: Neves’ price is said to be around £34.4 million

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Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Ruben Neves could be set for a switch to AC Milan for €40 million (£34.4m), according to Calciomercato.

The Italian news outlet has reported that a move for the player could, somehow, be on the table at that price and potentially involve Franck Kessie (via Sport Witness).

The report comes following a meeting between Jorge Mendes and Milan’s chief football officer, Zvonimir Boban.

Low reported fee

While the, almost, sideways move for the Portuguese 22-year-old raises enough eyebrows itself, the touted transfer fee almost looks unrealistic.

The midfielder is rated at £45 million (as per Transfermarkt), which itself is over £10 million north of what the Rossoneri are, reportedly, interested in offering.

Furthermore, it is safe to believe that the Old Gold will value Neves at an even greater figure than his value (via Express and Star), meaning that even €40 million, plus Kessie, would be unlikely still.

TiF Tactics – Who could replace Neves at Wolves?

As unlikely as this one seems, should the Portuguese midfielder depart Molineux, then Nuno Espirito Santo will be left with a rather large hole in the middle of the pitch.

One man that could offer as a potential replacement, after numerous links (per Sky Sports), and again in this supposed deal, is Franck Kessie.

While the Ivorian would be a good signing for the Old Gold, he is not at the level of Neves and would initially only be a squad player.

While Neves has not been at his very best so far this season (as per Shropshire Star), he still has a better rating than the AC Milan midfielder – with Neves on 6.69/10 and Kessie with a 6.56/10 (per Whoscored).

Another touted name has been James Rodriguez (via The Sun), who is performing better than the Portuguese middleman this term, with a 6.94/10, and would doubtlessly be a fantastic signing for Espirito Santo.

However, at the cost of Neves, who is six years the junior of the Colombian, it may just be a case of sticking with what you know is best for the Old Gold.

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