Barcelona swap deal could scupper TWO Man Utd transfers

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 5 May 2023 22:36 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United must act fast if they are to sign Ansu Fati or Ruben Neves this summer window.

The pair, who are clients of Jorge Mendes, may be used as part of a swap deal, reports Sport1.

The Barcelona winger and Wolves midfielder have both been frequently linked with moves to Old Trafford, but now the side must be quick if they are to get them.

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Barca need to raise money for the summer and Fati looks as though he could be one to make the move.

Neves’ contract is up at Molineux in June and he is yet to sign fresh terms.

Being a free agent, the Wolves star would represent a decent move for cash-strapped Barcelona.

It is thought that Wolves are prepared to pay around £25million plus Neves to sign Fati this summer after the attacker found himself low down on the pecking order under Xavi.

The arrival of Raphinha last summer and the revival of Ousmane Dembele, previously riddled with injured problems, means that Fati is surplus to requirements.

And the winger is liked by Wolves, who are closing in on Premier League safety.

Erik ten Hag wants a midfielder and and attacker this summer, and they have already been linked with a string of top players.

Barcelona in hunt for free agents

Barcelona have long been keen on Neves but have been reluctant to pay the full amount that Wolves have requested.

Man Utd brought in Casemiro last summer window but Erik ten Hag may look to bring in some competition for the Brazil international.

There is Marcel Sabitzer, whose loan from Bayern Munihc could yet become permanent but the situation around the Austrian is not yet entirely clear.