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Arsenal have opened talks to sign the Wolves star (Picture: Getty)Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves has indicated to his teammates that he wants to join Arsenal this summer.
\nThe Portugal international has emerged as a transfer target for the Gunners with Mikel Arteta eager to strengthen his options in the middle of the park.
\nThe Sunday Times claim Arsenal have \u2018begun work\u2019 to bring the midfielder to north London and are hopeful of agreeing a deal for around \u00a334m.
\nWolves meanwhile are open to selling the 24-year-old and according to the Daily Mail, Neves is \u2018aware of Arsenal\u2019s interest\u2019 and has \u2018indicated his willingness\u2019 to join the Gunners to his Wolves teammates.
\nThe Sun meanwhile claim Wolves are ready to listen to offers for both Neves and his countryman Joao Moutinho, with their Chinese owners eager to raise funds needed to rebuild the squad.<\/p>\n
Arteta eager to strengthen his options in midfield (Picture: Getty)Arsenal\u2019s options in the middle of the park are already limited with Dani Ceballos returning to Real Madrid following the end of his loan spell with the club.
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Granit Xhaka meanwhile remains heavily linked with a move to Roma, with Jose Mourinho reportedly keen to make the Switzerland international the first signing of his reign following his appointment as Paulo Fonseca\u2019s successor last month.
\nReports also claim that Arsenal remain interested in Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma, who has already asked to leave the club.<\/p>\n
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