‘Improved terms’ - Wolves board begin key talks as Aston Villa ‘move fast’ to lure £30m-rated forward


Wolves chairman Jeff Shi and sporting director Matt Hobbs will sit down with manager Gary O’Neil to offer him a new and improved contract after steering the ship at Molineux.
That’s according to reports from the I Newspaper who claim that the Wolves board are keen to reward O’Neil for his efforts this season after securing a comfortable mid-table finish. The ex-Bournemouth boss arrived at Wolves at a time of great uncertainty just five days before the team’s opening game of the season against Manchester United.
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Hide AdDuring the summer, Wolves had been forced to sell the likes of Ruben Neves, Raul Jimenez, Conor Coady and Matheus Nunes to avoid breaching FFP regulations. This move sparked the bombshell departure of Julen Lopetegui and left many experts tipping the team for a relegation fight.
O’Neil was initially viewed as an unpopular choice despite steering Bournemouth to safety last term, but has since won over supporters with an exciting brand of football and a string of impressive performances which has seen the likes of Matheus Cunha, Hwang Hee-Chan and Pedro Neto all reach new heights.
He will sit down with Wolves chairman Shi and sporting director Hobbs in the weeks after the season concludes to discuss where they are financially and what can be achieved in the summer window. The 40-year-old initially signed a three-year contract with the club last summer, but the Wolves board are now interested in extending that deal.
Aston Villa ‘move fast’ to bring Saudi Pro League star back to Europe
Aston Villa are keen to ‘move fast’ to secure the signature of Saudi Pro League star Gabri Veiga after he recently indicated his desire to return to Europe.
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Hide AdVeiga is a 21-year-old Spanish midfielder, who has represented his nation at U21 and U18 level. He scored an impressive 11 goals in 36 games for Celta Vigo last season to earn a reputation as one of Europe’s brightest young midfielders.
However, he stunned fans during the summer when he opted for a move to Saudi side Al-Ahli where he teamed up with the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin, Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and Edouard Mendy.
Veiga has played 16 times for the Pro League side, scoring four times and providing three assists. However, GiveMeSport understands that the youngster wants to return to Europe to boost his chances of representing the Spanish national team in the future.
The outlet understands that Villa are keen to get the deal done as soon as possible but adds that the likes of Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich could all emerge with rival bids.
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