Tottenham Hotspur is ready to compete with Arsenal for the signing of Pedro Neto, as the winger is likely to have played his last game for Wolves, according to a report via Football London.
Neto has been linked with a move to Arsenal for quite some time and Tottenham have joined their north London rivals in the race to sign the Portuguese winger this summer, according to the report.
Football London says there is a strong chance Neto has played his last game for Wolves after suffering a hamstring injury which is expected to keep him out until the end of the season.
Before his injury, Neto was having one of his best seasons in the top flight. In 23 games for Wolves in all competitions, Neto scored 3 times and provided 11 assists.
Having been with the English team since 2019, the time may finally have come to jump ship in the summer. However, with a contract until 2027, the Wolves will not make life easy for any of the interested clubs. It is understandable that they are asking for a transfer fee around £60 million.
Postecoglou values versatile players
From his time as a coach at N17, if Ange Postecoglou values something in his players, it is their versatility. Therefore, the interest in Pedro Neto is not surprising, as the Portuguese international is capable of playing anywhere on the front line.
In terms of playing style, Neto is different from most of the attackers Spurs have in their team. He is neither a pure winger like Dejan Kulusevski nor an inside forward like Timo Werner. Instead, he is an interesting mix of the two and that is what makes him stand out.
Compared to the likes of Arsenal, Neto could be in favor of moving to Tottenham as there is a much higher chance of him getting game time. Replacing people like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli is an almost impossible task, as Leandro Trossard has proven during his time at the Emirates.
However, if Neto joins Tottenham, Postecoglou could choose to use him anywhere in the first line and he will have the opportunity to be in a really exciting project.
Pedro Neto's performances have earned him the right to choose the next club where he wants to continue his career. Next summer will be crucial regarding his progression and let's wait and see where the 24-year-old decides to move in the summer.
