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Arsenal monitoring Wolves star Pedro Neto

Arsenal are monitoring Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Pedro Neto amid his sparkling form in the Premier League this season, according to Mirror.

The Portugal international was first on the Gunners’ radar in the summer of 2022, but a deal did not materialise due to the transfer demands of Wolves.

The 23-year-old went on to suffer a serious ankle injury before the World Cup in Qatar and only made his comeback during the final months of the 2022/23 campaign.

It is now reported that the Gunners are lining up an approach for him in the New Year, but a winter deal could be complicated due to his growing importance at Wolves.

Neto would be a perfect understudy for Saka

The former Braga man has the ability to play on the left and right wing, but he is most comfortable from the latter of those positions.

This season, he has been in stunning form with one goal and four assists from seven league games.

Aside from his goal involvements, he has also been brilliant with his dribbling and movement in the attacking third for Wolves.

He recently induced Ruben Dias’ own goal against Manchester City with a sensational solo run.

In our view, Neto is ready to make the step in his career. He would be a perfect understudy for Bukayo Saka on the right wing.

The Portuguese could also get a fair share of starts from the position whenever Mikel Arteta wishes to give Saka a breather.

He could also feature alongside the Gunners graduate with his ability to play from the other flank.

Wolves wanted £50 million for him in the summer of 2022, and could hold out for a similar fee amid his fantastic run of form.

Neto would have no issues in agreeing personal terms as he is a self-confessed Arsenal fan.

Arsenal’s stance on the fee could depend on their league position. If they are right in the title race, money could be spent on him.

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