Barcelona nearing move for Wolves’ Ruben Neves

With the January transfer window now open across Europe, there are plenty of rumors about who’s going where. Transfer Talk brings you the latest in rumours, rumours, comings, goings and of course deals done!

TOP STORY: Barcelona are close to signing Ruben Neves

Barcelona are close to a move for the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neveaccording to sports.

The La Liga side continued to study the market for potential successors Sergio Busquetsand after they failed in the pursuit of Real Sociedad Martin Zubimendiit looks like they will now prioritize the Wolves player with the belief that a deal is more viable.

The 25-year-old has been on their radar since last summer and the Camp Nou hierarchy are optimistic they could agree to a deal for him, especially after the Premier League side finalized the transfer Joao Gomes by Flamengo for 18.7 million euros.

Neves has made 19 Premier League appearances this season but is expected to enter the final year of his contract at Molineux in the summer.

PAPER GOSSIP

– Dusan Wlahovic could be dumped by Juventus, Calciomercato reports. It is reported that the Bianconeri will make its decision following the outcome of ongoing accounting fraud proceedings and hopes to receive a fee in the region of 90 million euros for his services. Should they separate from the 23-year-old, Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri has identified Atalanta Adamola Lookman as a possible replacement.

– Negotiations between Paris Saint-Germain and Nottingham Forest are ongoing over a possible move Keylor Navas, writes foot Mercato. The Premier League side have proposed a loan deal for the 36-year-old goalkeeper, although discussions are now centered on how much of his €9m annual salary they will have to contribute. Navas has made just two appearances for PSG this season amid a difficult battle for first-team minutes with Gianluigi Donnarumma.

– The race to Saul Niguez is heating up and Sevilla are keen to sign him, according to Relevo. Valencia have been in talks with the 28-year-old midfielder lately but with a deal pending, Jorge Sampaoli’s side are said to have made an inquiry to see if a move is possible. Saul has played 21 games in all competitions this season.

– Internazionale have rejected an offer from PSG Milan Skriniar, writes Gianluca Di Marzio. The 27-year-old centre-back has been a favored option for the Ligue 1 side since last summer and despite his willingness to join Parc des Princes as a free agent at the end of the season, recent activity suggests they are interested , to bring the train over the line this month.