Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to make a swoop to sign Arsenal and Liverpool target Pedro Neto this summer, as per the transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The Portuguese has displayed his qualities for Wolverhampton Wanderers over the last few years after joining them back in 2019. As a result, he has been attracting a lot of attention from several big English clubs.
The Gunners previously registered their interest in signing him, while the Merseyside club have also been mentioned as potential suitors. However, the forward has had fitness problems in recent years so, it looks like clubs are cautious about making a move for him.
Now, Romano has reported that Spurs have joined Arsenal and Liverpool to sign Neto and they could make a concrete approach soon to beat their rivals in this race.
However, the journalist says that Neto’s injury problem could be an issue for Tottenham in getting any potential deal done for him and it remains to be seen whether they eventually opt to formalise their interest over the coming weeks.
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Romano said:
“Pedro Neto and Spurs is one of the names they have on their list, for sure. The only doubt has been on injuries. So that is the point to clarify on Pedro Neto, but he’s one of the players who they do appreciate.”
Neto, valued at around £46m by Transfermarkt, still has three years left in his current contract, therefore, Wolves are in a strong position to demand a big fee to let their star man leave this summer.
Neto is an explosive forward and can play anywhere across the attacking midfield position. He is quick, technically sound, can dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas and also works hard without possession.
The Portuguese possesses the necessary attributes to play in Ange Postecoglou’s high-intense style of football. So, he would be a great coup for Tottenham should they purchase him.
However, Neto hasn’t been able to stay fit for a whole season over the last few years, therefore, it would be a huge gamble for the Lilywhites if they opt to sign him by spending big money.
