Published 20:09 IST, January 5th 2020

Manchester United contact Jimenez, Neves over potential January transfer

As per reports, Manchester United have contacted two Wolves' players Raul Jimenez and Ruben Neves over a potential transfer in the January transfer window

Reported by: Ruchit Rastogi
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As per reports, Manchester United have contacted two Wolves' players Raul Jimenez and Ruben Neves over a potential transfer in January transfer window. It is said that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will bring in one or two signings in transfer window with Ed Woodward set to back inexperienced rweigian. With Red Devils placed fifth and five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, Woodward will be ready to shell out money to boost United's hopes for a top-four finish in 2019-20 season.

Jimenez and Neves to United?

Forward Raul Jimenez emerged as one of United's transfer targets after Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku were offloaded to Inter Milan. Jimenez has bagged a total of 17 goals in 34 appearances for Wolves. One more reason that has emerged for United to identify Jimenez as a target is that Red Devils' former .1 target Erling Haaland signed for German club Borussia Dortmund. According to reports, Wolves are reluctant to lose both Jimenez and Neves but will be ready to let players go if potential bidders meet set valuations.

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Manchester United are also in contact with midfielder Neves with a possible transfer to atre of Dreams in January. According to reports, midfielder has impressed critics and manrs alike but prefers to join Serie A club Juventus if opportunity comes kcking on his door.

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Responding to rumours, Solskjaer said that Neves is ar good player that United has been linked with, adding that midfielder has a lot of quality. He furr said that he will t be able to comment on such rumors. Red Devils were involved in a drab 0-0 draw against Wolves in ir third-round FA Cup match. draw has resulted in a third-round FA Cup replay that will be played at Old Trafford.

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Solskjaer is keen on signing a midfielder in January Transfer Window with ar target Christian Eriksen closing in on a transfer to Inter Milan. United are also said to have offered 45 million pounds plus Jesse Lingard in order to prize away James Maddison from Leicester City.

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(With inputs from ncies)

20:09 IST, January 5th 2020