I remember some Wolves fans were saying that he was moved into the #8 role last season and it was probably his best season.
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Yes, and my point is that he should be fine in that role depending on his partner. He's not as good defensively as Casemiro (not many are) so wouldn't be able to be the only player in there doing real defensive work. If ETH wants that kind of balance then Neves probably isn't the right option. I expect he'd be better than any of our other current options, but we'd probably be able to get a more suitable player elsewhere.He would be fint next to Casemiro. But the question I responded to was whether he would be a good cover for Casemiro
However if ETH wants both midfielders doing a decent amount of defensive work (and therefore looks to sign an upgrade for the #8 role as well) then Neves should be able to cover Casemiro in that set-up. While also being able to play next to Casemiro as well.
Comparing stats he is better than McT and Fred in some areas but worse in others. His passing stats are much better though.
If we changed our midfield setup to a more standard 3 man midfield id might work out, but that would mean switching out Bruno as well.
Wowzers! Not to say that the player will want to go there at his age
It will be the most surprising move out of all the big money moves to Saudi league. All of the stars that have gone there so far are at the end of their careers. This one would be the equivalent of Oscar going to China.
Saudi really are making serious efforts to raise the profile of the league. I’m not convinced about Ronaldo’s recent comments claiming it’ll be one of the top 5 leagues soon.
What the feck 
There goes the most overrated Premier League player of the last 5 years
He's found his level finally.
Kante getting 2m euros a week. I’d imagine Neves will be offered similar. That’s the insane money it is going to take to keep pulling players.
Is he the Aboubakar of midfielders?
1 year left on his contract and he is going for nearly 50m..
Some money to be made here for clubs with players willing to move to the Saudi league.
Some money to be made here for clubs with players willing to move to the Saudi league.
Probably reckons he's never getting his shot at a big club now, so he's taking the Saudi money. Don't really blame him.
Never really got the hype. The fella moves like Maguire and always seemed rated based on his ability to knock in a 35 yarder every few months. Moutinho always seemed to be the one making that midfield tick when they were higher up the league.
Never really got the hype. The fella moves like Maguire and always seemed rated based on his ability to knock in a 35 yarder every few months. Moutinho always seemed to be the one making that midfield tick when they were higher up the league.
Feels like a bit of a wasted career
Of course, the money is insane. I suppose it does make sense, because he was never really looked at by the big clubs. Wolves is his level, so might as well make bank, I guess.
This is ripe for shenanigans. Newcastle could have FFP eased for them in the near future as an example.
I'm glad United did not go after him if money has been a motivating factor in his decision.
Same. Decent enough but never one I was convinced would be able to cut it regularly at the level up.
Decent but over-rated player who flattered reputation largely with good long-passing range, but probably would have suited Oleball (alongside tigerish def mid) more than what we're trying to do now. Also seemed curiously snobbish about the the prospect of signing for us, if reports at different times are to be believed, which, if true, betrays overestimation of his own talent (particularly as he would have suited a 'top 4 trophy' level Ole united, hitting transition balls to Rashford and Martial, and got to play CL/go for minor trophies). So it's quite funny that he's now gone for guilded semi-retirement in his mid 20s.
There was interest from some of Europe's top clubs.
Why don’t any of the Saudis want our deadwood ffs
Does the Saudi teams want Maguire, McTominay and VDB? 100 million for 3. Sancho and Martial for another 80 million. Do it!
Convicing players will be the tough part. Especially if already at a club like Newcastle who's on the up.
Hopefully one heads the way of Martial soon enough.
Always felt he was the kind of player who liked being comfortable.
As much as Wolves showed an element of upward trajectory, any player with real ambition would've done their time and moved onto a bigger club sooner (Jota being the most example).
Strange move from any point of view other than financial security. But fair play for making your family richer than your wildest dreams could've imagined I suppose.
As much as Wolves showed an element of upward trajectory, any player with real ambition would've done their time and moved onto a bigger club sooner (Jota being the most example).
Strange move from any point of view other than financial security. But fair play for making your family richer than your wildest dreams could've imagined I suppose.
That would be beautiful. How about Maguire too.
Can we send Maguire/Martial to Saudi Arabia as well?
Glazers need to feck off (clearly) but then invest some of that unearned lucre in the burgeoning Saudi league; that way, we can also get rid of some of our dross more easily, including Joel's apparent favourite ('like Pele' ) Martial
Saudi I have a Fred to sell you. . .
Makes it obvious what his priorities are
Am I the only one that would say if I was a footballer I’d go where ever the money is? Some crazy posts on here.
Probably the same as most people’s, make money while your can and support your family then retire and do feck all?
How long till he gets loaned to Newcastle?
Yeah it's mental. Someone offering me like 200k a day or whatever and I am there before the inks dried
Nah he will go on a free once he agrees to terminate his contract.
Id swim there if I could!
If so everyone will leave the premier league for Saudi. Dont expect to see that. Some people like to win meaningful competition
They need to offer this kind of money to us for Maguire if it's exposer they want. Every times he plays they would be getting videos of their league out there with his mistakes being clipped.
He's up there with the most recognisable CB's in the world.
He's up there with the most recognisable CB's in the world.
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