According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal are more likely to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto amid interest from manchester united.
The Portuguese has been in fantastic form for Gary O'Neil's side this season. He has racked up 3 goals and 11 assists in all competitions for Wolves despite missing several games with a hamstring injury.
His progress has caught the attention of both. Arsenal and Manchester Unitedbut talking to Givemesport, Jacobs He said the Gunners are one of Neto's 'most likely' destinations along with Tottenham.
However, the respected journalist added that the 23-year-old will not come cheap due to the inflated price. transfer market and could cost more than £70m this summer.
He said: “I think Arsenal and Spurs are more likely destinations for Neto at the moment. “We know that Tottenham's interest is historic and I would expect Arsenal to consider Neto this summer as one of the few targets in that position.”
“But both north London clubs will also be aware that Wolves, because he still has a good contract, will be looking for a club record sale. They will be very firm on the price. You can understand why, in an inflated market, where many attackers and midfielders have opted for more than 70 million pounds.”
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Neto is currently experiencing the best stage of his career with the Wolves. He has already been involved in 14 goals in the campaign and could play a key role in the coming months as the Midlands side fight for a potential European qualification place, which seemed a distant dream at the start of the campaign.
Arsenal are long-time admirers of Neto, having first attempted to sign him 2 years ago. The Portuguese would be a brilliant signing for them, as he would provide quality and depth in multiple attacking roles. He has the ability to play on either wing with equal efficiency and can also operate in the number 10 position.
Neto's dribbling and ball handling skills would fit the requirements of a coach Mikel Arteta. The price could be higher to secure his services, considering Wolves are almost guaranteed top-flight security, something that seemed far from certain when the season began under O'Neil.
The wolves managed to balance their accounts with the sale of Matheus Nunes for a lot of money to city of manchester last summer, and we are certainly in a better financial situation. A better league result would generate more television revenue and the club could expect a big fee for Neto, whose contract expires in June 2027.
