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Update: Thiago Neves Rumors
Wanted to give a short update on an item I posted yesteday. In it, I noted that a couple of blog-type sources had relayed Tottenham’s interest in Brazil-Fluminense star Thiago Neves - the it-boy ever since he scored a hat-trick in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final. While no major source had reported the bid, I wanted to record the news because there is a lot of interest in Neves. I said I would follow up.
I took some time to look around this morning, and it does not appear any reliable source is running bid news. Goal.com picked up the story, which is to say the story exists. Given that the bidding team is Tottenham and Tottenham has had every player with a pulse linked with a move to White Hart Lane, this Neves rumor doesn’t seem that strong.
Clubs are likely to use next month’s Olympics as a second trial for the 23-year-old winger. Those in need of a left wing or second striker could jump is the Brazilian has a strong tournament. Whether he gets much playing time is the question. If any single player has been hurt by the inclusion of an overage Ronaldinho in the squad, it’s Neves, who would have stood to play in a similar position to the former World Player of the Year.
Neves should still get plenty of playing time, especially in the group stages where he should start at least once again some of the speed bumps. But in what is becoming a much anticipated match-up between Brazil and Argentina, Neves is unlikely to get the call over Ronaldinho, Jô, or Alexandre Pato.
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