Man Utd and Arsenal ‘keen on Premier League’s fastest player but must pay £60m to secure surprise transfer’
MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are set to battle it out for Wolves star Pedro Neto, according to reports.
And the Portuguese ace won’t come cheap, with Wolves to demand a huge fee.
Rated as one of the fastest players in the division,Neto, 23, is at the top of the Premier League’s assist charts this season having laid on seven goals in just ten appearances.
According to TeamTalk, Man Utd and Arsenal are both keen on securing his signature – with the latter currently leading the race.
They add that Wolves are set to demand at least £60million for the winger.
Neto, who is under contract at Molineux until 2027, has also attracted interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
But he is believed to prefer to stay in Europe.
Arsenal are keen to sign proper cover for Bukayo Saka.
The Gunners have reportedly made contact with Neto’s agent Jorge Mendes regarding a potential move.
Man Utd, meanwhile, could enter the January market.
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Erik ten Hag is set to be handed a transfer war chest by incoming new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Neto has missed Wolves’ last two Prem matches with a hamstring injury.
He has made 121 appearances in total for the Molineux men, scoring 12 goals and laying on 20 assists.
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