Manchester City are closely following Wolves midfielder Rubén Neves, but fear they could be gazumped by Manchester United, Goal has learned.
City started exploring the possibility of signing Neves, 21, in the final days of the summer transfer window, but were unable to persuade Wolves or agent Jorge Mendes to make a move possible.
Wolves and Mendes, who has been instrumental in bringing players to Molineux, had promised supporters that the Portugal international would not be sold following the club's promotion to the Premier League, and they were unwilling to break that pact, despite City’s late interest.