Pedro Neto

ARSENAL are prioritising the signing of Wolves winger Pedro Neto, reports claim.

"No it doesn’t change, but we know as well where we are short, where we have to add more firepower. Arsenal have won their first three matches of the season. If we can do that, we will try to do that. The Gunners are claimed to have held talks with the super agent Jorge Mendes for over a month regarding the Portugal international. Wolves do not want to sell Neto, who joined the club from Braga in 2019. The report says Neto's representative Mendes has acted as an intermediary in the talks.

Arsenal's top target for a new winger if Nicolas Pepe leaves is Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto, The Athletic has learned. News of Arsenal's interest in ...

GO DEEPER [Gabriel Jesus](https://theathletic.com/football/player/gabriel-jesus-lmzbBZ9WUccDYEbt/), [Oleksandr Zinchenko](https://theathletic.com/football/player/oleksandr-zinchenko-MS8PfOpWPUopegk6/), [Fabio Vieira](https://theathletic.com/football/player/fabio-vieira-FgNHmkTUv1GO03Gb/) and [Marquinhos](https://theathletic.com/football/player/marquinhos-vs0anBCNtamN4gfa/), it is unlikely that Arsenal will be able to spend extortionately and they are conscious of financial fair play limitations. [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/)’s top target for a new winger if [Nicolas Pepe](https://theathletic.com/football/player/nicolas-pepe-SGlmCfjggvxVAIbv/) leaves is [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://theathletic.com/football/team/wolverhampton-wanderers/)’ [Pedro Neto](https://theathletic.com/football/player/pedro-neto-dsWmDvMWCAqzaiPA/), The Athletic has learned.

Neto returned from a serious knee injury earlier this year, and having proved his ...

[Arsenal](https://www.90min.com/teams/arsenal) want a new right sided player, which was confirmed by their bid earlier in the summer for Raphinha, who opted for a move to Barcelona instead. [revealed earlier](https://www.90min.com/posts/pedro-neto-attracting-interest-from-premier-league-clubs-this-summer) this month that Arsenal were one of the clubs that had been offered the chance to sign the 22-year-old by intermediaries, along with Chelesa and Manchester United. His representatives however, led by Jorge Mendes, have made it clear that a move is possible despite his lengthy contract, although Wolves insist they do want to sell.

ARSENAL are trying to negotiate a deal for Wolves winger Pedro Neto but will not be held to ransom for the Portuguese international.Manager Mikel Arte.

[winning their opening three games](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19568939/arsenal-verdict-xhaka-arteta/) to top the Premier League for the first time in six years, Arteta says: “We know where we are short and where we have to add more firepower. [Pepe, the £72m club record signing who is set to join Nice on loan](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19534526/arsenal-nicolas-pepe-transfer-nice-aaron-ramsey/) with an option to buy next summer for around £15m. [Arsenal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196653/arsenal/) are reluctant to pay after already spending £120m this summer on Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner and Marquinhos. [Wolves are looking for at least £50m](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19554353/transfer-news-pedro-neto-arsenal/) despite just signing a ready replacement in £27.5m Goncalo Guedes. [Wolves’](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1226009/wolverhampton-wanderers/) demands for their 22-year-old wide player. ARSENAL are trying to negotiate a deal for Wolves winger Pedro Neto but will not be held to ransom for the Portuguese international.

Former Liverpool and Manchester United defenders Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have previously heaped praise on Arsenal transfer target Pedro Neto.

They'll be looking at these types of lads and thinking, 'they could do us'." [Daniel] Podence and Neto are fantastic – I think they will go to 'bigger' clubs. "Look at Manchester City, that forward line. Always finding that side-netting, it seems Wolves have found another really special player." Looking at his finishes here, hard and low with his left foot. Although still young, Neto has established himself as one of the brightest young wingers in the Premier League.

Wolves are in advanced talks to sign Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic, which could boost Arsenal's chances of landing top target Pedro Neto.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Pep Guardiola defends decision to sell Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to Chelsea and Arsenal](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/21/guardiola-on-selling-sterling-jesus-zinchenko-to-chelsea-arsenal-17219074/?ico=more_text_links) [Wolves set big asking price for Arsenal to sign Pedro Neto](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/22/wolves-name-their-asking-price-for-arsenal-to-sign-pedro-neto-17223082/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Arsenal were eyeing a move for Wolves winger Neto](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/22/arsenal-working-on-signing-wolves-star-to-replace-nicolas-pepe-17221070/) to replace the out-of-favour Nicholas Pepe, but the transfer will prove tricky to complete, given that the Molineux based side want over £50million for the 22-year-old. [Kalajdzic], which could boost [Arsenal](https://metro.co.uk/tag/arsenal-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1)’s chances of landing top target Pedro Neto.

Despite Arsenal being top of the Premier League table after three matches and looking stronger than they have in years, Mikel Arteta remains desperate to ...

The arrival of the 25-year-old could see new signing Goncalo Guedes moved out to the wing, a position that he played in for Valencia previously. A fee between the Molineux Stadium and Stuttgart is yet to be agreed, though the Bundesliga outfit are expected to demand £21million for the striker. The Gunners are in the market for a winger before the transfer window closes and are long-term admirers of Neto.

Arsenal have spent around £120m on new signings this summer. Oleksandr Zinchenko was the last player through the door at the Emirates a month ago, as focus ...

Arsenal will be aiming to continue their fine start to the season on Saturday when they host promoted Fulham. "No it doesn’t change, but we know as well where we are short, where we have to add more firepower. Arsenal, meanwhile, sit top of the table as the only team to have won their opening three fixtures. If we can do that, we will try to do that. Neto has emerged as a priority signing for the Gunners in the remainder of the transfer window. Arsenal are currently only willing to pay £35m for the winger.

Pedro Neto could be leaving Wolves to join Arsenal before the end of the transfer window - but that's the only switch he'd be making this summer, ...

Arsenal's deal to sign Pedro Neto is met with complications which would not be an issue when pursuing Ismaila Sarr.

[Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a4965414986058555971-leeds-proche-dun-accord-pour-ismaila-sarr), Leeds were close to an agreement with Watford to sign him before a deal broke down. He would be an excellent coup for the Gunners, and it is certainly a deal that Edu should look to explore. The same outlet had also reported that Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace and Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa also held an interest in the winger with a move that was likely to cost £25million via [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/player/146643/ismaila-sarr). [Edu](https://www.football.london/all-about/edu) already has his sights set on another winger, but Arsenal's silent approach is making it difficult to get clarity over who it could be. I think he is well set to become one of the best players in England and the world." However, the report goes on to say that Wolves are not open to selling him and Arsenal are not willing to pay over the odds. "I said Sadio would blow up in England, and I can tell you that Ismaila will do the same. The Gunners have reportedly been in discussions for over a month to try and complete a deal. However, with this deal looking extremely difficult to complete it is important that alternatives are explored. The midfield and wide positions are two areas that need addressing. While Arsenal do not need to panic buy after seeing success earlier in the market, more acquisitions are still needed. Considering there hasn't been any movement since suggests that the chance to secure the Brazilian's services was too good to ignore.

Arsenal's season is well and truly underway, with the Gunners sitting top of the Premier League table. Mikel Arteta's side have won all three of their ...

Here, we take a look at how Arsenal could line up this season with Neto in the side: Of course, it remains to be seen if Neto makes the move to the Emirates Stadium. While the interest from the Emirates Stadium is concrete and unanimous, their counterparts do not plan to sell the 22-year-old this summer. It will also depend on Wolves sanctioning an exit for one of their key players, with reports suggesting that the West Midlands outfit have set an asking price of £50 million for Neto. Perhaps a reason for the north London club's fast start is the incredibly impressive transfer business carried out by technical director Edu. Mikel Arteta's side have won all three of their league games so far, with the latest a convincing 3-0 win over Bournemouth.

ARSENAL could save themselves a fortune in signing Pedro Neto by offering players in part-exchange.

The 22-year-old has barely featured since Arteta took over the club in December 2019 despite looking like a promising talent under Unai Emery. Holding, however, has proved to be a reliable deputy and made 60 appearances over the last two seasons. But after two consecutive seasons out on loan, Maitland-Niles may consider leaving the Emirates behind for good. The Gunners are reportedly eyeing a move for [Wolves](/latest/wolves-fc) star Pedro Neto with just over a week left to go until the transfer deadline on August 31. And in trying to secure a replacement, Lage has been linked with a £25m move for Braga’s David Carmo. The club are open to selling Boly, who has been linked with Nottingham Forest.

Wolves winger Pedro Neto has been sounded out by Arsenal as their next signing as Mikel Arteta looks to continue to strengthen his squad.

Having scored nine goals and provided ten assists in his 76 league games, Arsenal know what they are getting. It has been no secret that Arsenal have been in the market for a new winger. Speculation had been rife as to who Arteta was chasing.

Pedro Neto has confessed he is flattered to have attracted interest from Arsenal ...

It was really difficult because at the time I was in my best moment and I had worked hard to arrive where I was and where I am now.” Available on [all audio platforms](https://podfollow.com/1618416642/view) and the [90min YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/90min_football). “The dream of any player is to play in the Champions League,” he continued. “I always like to hear this sort of stuff but I’m focused on my job here because I’m feeling very good here,” he told The Times of the interest in him. [looking to push forward with a move](https://www.90min.com/posts/arsenal-step-up-interest-in-pedro-neto) for 22-year-old Neto, who is back to full fitness after overcoming a nasty knee injury which kept him out of action for ten months between April 2021 and February 2022. “I want to help this club to go higher and higher because I think we have that potential with the way we work, the way we sign players, the way we try to arrive there.

Wolves winger Pedro Neto is said to be Arsenal's priority signing but time is running out this summer.

The report claims that discussions have been held over the past month, however a deal isn't easy as Wolves don't plan to sell the forward and the Gunners aren't planning on spending excessively - with over £100million already splashed on new signings. No official bid yet, but Mikel Arteta a huge fan of the winger." [The Gunners](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) have spent over £110 million on five first-team players this summer, bringing in Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Matt Turner and Marquinhos to the Emirates Stadium. With that said, here's a look at all the latest speculation on the Portuguese winger's potential move to Arsenal. That, however, appears to be more than the Gunners anticipated by £15million. Speaking on the

Arsenal's top target for the rest of this window is Wolves winger Neto - but why are they so keen on the Portugal international?

Neto, signed for £16million ($18.8m today) from Braga in the summer of 2019 when Nuno Espirito Santo was Wolves head coach, eventually returned in February but understandably struggled to get back up to speed after such a long absence. Those who have worked closely with him believe he has a higher potential than compatriot Jota, who went from Wolves to He registered five goals and six assists for a team who scored just 36 times over the 38 league games as they struggled to cope after losing their main striker [Fabio Silva](https://theathletic.com/football/player/fabio-silva-pULoyDVygImasWvX/) in summer 2020, just £16million for [Ruben Neves](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ruben-neves-EPq8p3htT12DEefc/) when he came to Molineux three years earlier? I like the take-ons, one against one.” [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/) for £45million in September 2020. [England](https://theathletic.com/football/team/england/), when he was expected to play a supporting substitute role but ended up overtaking [Diogo Jota](https://theathletic.com/football/player/diogo-jota-iprL3ZwHJArLGyuc/) in the pecking order (to the surprise of the hierarchy at Wolves, who weren’t expecting him to blossom so quickly) and while enjoying that stellar 2020-21, he suffered a broken kneecap in the April. [Raul Jimenez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/raul-jimenez-3TGsjlWFdT3wgTms/) to a season-ending injury in the November. [Ivan Perisic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ivan-perisic-k11k4li4KzpB1wHo/) during the weekend loss away to [Tottenham Hotspur](https://theathletic.com/football/team/tottenham-hotspur/). [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) want [Pedro Neto](https://theathletic.com/football/player/pedro-neto-dsWmDvMWCAqzaiPA/). [Neto](https://theathletic.com/football/player/neto-N4Pu4zgLLYVkrInv/) is not a ‘modern, monster-winger’ but he is rarely found wanting physically — he bulked up during lockdown in 2020, which added a different dimension to his game — and has the change of pace that can terrify defenders. [Wolves](https://theathletic.com/football/team/wolverhampton-wanderers/) winger has speed, trickery and the confidence and desire to isolate a full-back and then beat him.

Neto believes that the Premier League side are “missing something” in their pursuit for European football and, while he is content with life at the club, he is ...

[The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/pedro-neto-interest-of-other-clubs-makes-me-more-hungry-at-wolves-9hj73nmc6) in the summer. Neto believes that the Premier League side are “missing something” in their pursuit for European football and, while he is content with life at the club, he is eager to play in Europe’s premier club competition. Neto is rated highly by Wolves and won’t be sold cheaply this summer, especially given that the transfer deadline is just over a week away.