Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Bruno Lage has admitted that he is unsure as to whether they can keep hold of midfielder Ruben Neves this summer, amid reported interest from Manchester United.
The 25-year-old has developed into a key player for the West Midlands outfit during his near five-year spell with the club, scoring 24 goals and providing 12 assists in 207 appearances across all competitions.
Man United are believed to be one of a number of clubs, along with the likes of Barcelona and Arsenal, who have been keeping tabs on the Portugal international ahead of a proposed move this summer.
Neves is believed to be valued by Wolves at around £100m and Lage is hopeful that they can keep hold of their star midfielder for next season.
"We need to wait for an offer, we have nothing. We need to wait for an offer and understand what [will] really happen - what is good for the club, good for the player," the 45-year-old told the Evening Standard.
"For me it is clear, if I want to work with Ruben, yes. If you ask the player if he wants to work for me, for sure he will say yes. But this is football and you never know what can happen in the next day.
"We can prepare the best strategy, for what we want, that is the best players on the pitch. I don't have any problem with anyone in that position but if I have everyone available I will pick Ruben.
"It is clear because that's what I did since the first day. He can give us a different dimension. He is a big player and our first choice for that position."
Neves has been sidelined since March 18 with a knee injury and Lage has confirmed that the midfielder is not fit to feature against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
Oliver Thomas
