Sources: Arsenal plot surprise move to sign Pedro Neto
Arsenal are considering a return for long-term target Pedro Neto in the summer window, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed that the Gunners are monitoring the 23-year-old Wolves star’s situation as he makes a steady comeback from yet another long-term injury.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that Arsenal will be in the market for another winger in the off-season as they target a backup for star man Bukayo Saka.
However, a move for Neto would represent something of a surprise considering his limited impact over the past two seasons.
The Portugal international has failed to score or assist across 17 Wolves appearances this season – and notched just one strike in the 2021-22 campaign.
He missed a huge part of last season with a serious knee injury and was consigned to the sidelines for a long spell yet again in the 2022-23 season with an ankle problem.
The former Lazio ace, who joined Wolves for a reported fee of almost £16million in 2019, has four years left to run on his contract.
Arsenal were reportedly interested in signing the winger last summer (2022) but were put off by his £50million price tag.
Neto’s best return in English football came in the 2020-21 season when he notched five goals and six assists in 35 appearances across all competitions.
He earns a reported wage of £50,000-a-week at Molineux.
Neto is just one target on a long shortlist for Arsenal, who will have Champions League football to help lure their top targets to the club.
Football Insider revealed on Sunday (30 April) that the Gunners are also interested in signing Barcelona star Raphinha this summer.
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