Agbonlahor issues verdict on Arsenal sealing unexpected Pedro Neto deal
Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed Arsenal should steer clear of a summer move for reported target Pedro Neto due to his struggles with injury.
The former Aston Villa striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the 23-year-old Wolves star is not Champions League standard.
According to Football Transfers (25 April), Arsenal are ready to move again for Neto this summer as they seek a quality backup for Bukayo Saka.
The report claims the Gunners failed with a move for the Wolves star last summer (2022) as the Midlands club were demanding a large fee for the winger.
Neto has failed to score or assist in 16 appearances this term with injuries once again limiting his involvement in the 2022-23 campaign.
Arsenal will play Champions League football in the 2023-24 season despite seeing their title challenge fall flat in recent weeks.
Agbonlahor told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “He’s a good player, but I just wouldn’t do it.
“He’s been injured too much. You never hear his name any more.
“Arsenal can’t afford to sign anyone with injury problems. I think it’s a non-starter.
“They need players with Champions League experience, and Neto doesn’t quite fit the bill.”
Neto has struggled with an ankle problem this season after sitting out most of the 2021-22 campaign with a serious knee injury.
Saka has played in all but one of Arsenal’s games this season due to a lack of capable backups – with the likes of Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe unable to make their mark.
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