Manchester United’s summer transfer window concluded without a late move for a defensive midfielder, despite considerable support among fans for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Ruben Neves.
The club had already secured the signings of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo, but the base of midfield remains an area of concern. Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic are considered dependable options, while Fred was overshadowed by Neves during Sunday’s 1-0 win over Wolves.
Supporters took to social media to express their disappointment that the Portuguese international was not added to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad. Many argued that Neves would have provided an improved creative presence and greater control in the centre of the pitch.
Neves, 24, is a key figure for Wolves, who have made a difficult start to the Premier League season. They have lost all three matches without scoring, and new manager Bruno Lage will continue to rely heavily on the midfielder as they seek to climb the table.
