Liverpool’s efforts to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Pedro Neto have taken a hit, as the player wants to join Arsenal next year, according to Football Insider.
The Reds have been looking for a new right-winger to replace Mohamed Salah, who has been the subject of transfer rumors linking him to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.
During the summer transfer window, Nuno Espirito Santo’s team made a £150 million offer to sign Salah, but Liverpool were determined to retain their star player and turned down the proposal.
Despite not securing Salah’s transfer this summer, Al-Ittihad remains interested in signing the 31-year-old Egyptian and are planning to make an improved bid next year.
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The Merseyside club considering wingers to replace Salah if they are forced to sell him and Neto could be the perfect target.
However, Football Insider reports that the Portuguese is prepared to move on from Wolvers next year, and he’s keen on joining Arsenal, which comes as a huge setback for Liverpool.
The Gunners are in the market for a new right-winger in the upcoming transfer window to bolster their squad alongside Bukayo Saka.
While several players have been mentioned as potential targets, it appears that the Wolves’ star is their top target this summer.
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The 23-year-old boasts impressive qualities such as speed, technical proficiency, the capability to move through tight defensive situations, playmaking skills, finishing ability, and a strong work ethic without the ball.
These attributes position him well to develop into a top-tier winger in the future. However, it remains to be seen if Arsenal can outbid Liverpool in their pursuit of Neto next year.
