If Edu and Mikel Arteta needed more motivation to sign Pedro Neto, Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has just given them one. Some Arsenal fans hope that the club will finally sign a Bukayo Saka deputy who is of a similar level. Saka has played a lot in recent years, possibly more than he should have if we are being honest.
.The Hale End graduate is a one-of-a-kind right winger for both Arsenal and England. Unfortunately, no one at Arsenal has come close to matching what he brings from the right side of the attack. And the problem is that he wants to play every single game, and he can be a game-winner even if he’s having a bad day.
. It is obvious that Arsenal should invest in the transfer market to acquire an ideal Saka deputy that is at the same level, so Arteta would feel comfortable to be just as dangerous as our starboy.
Wolves’ Portuguese international, Neto, is one of the few wingers that a lot of Gooners have agreed can perform at Saka’s level. That’s why we were anxious the other day that Spurs would beat us to the deal.
That said, while acknowledging that Neto would undoubtedly be a success on any team he joins, Gary O’Neil has stated that they will not stand in the way of the Portuguese winger if a reasonable offer is made for his services. He also mentioned that no club had approached them about the deal, but even if they hope to keep the player before deadline day, a suitor could come forward for his signature.
“I know how good he is, and I know how well he would do at a big club. Obviously, I want our team here to be unbelievably successful. So I’m hoping that he stays,” O’Neil said.
“I think so (there’s a chance he stays). There’s nothing going on at this moment from anybody. He’s in a good spot; I’ve spoken to him about how we’re going to play and how it suits him, and what a big part he’ll play in it.
“But of course, we’re all grown-ups while you’re having them conversations. If a massive bid comes from a top club, then no one is going to stand in Pedro’s way.
“I’m confident that he will be here. Because we haven’t had anything really, that makes the club think that he won’t be. But of course, a lot of business can be done late.”
Clearly, O’Neil is making sure that everyone knows that the Brazilian is available as he said he is happy to wait until the last few days, it means that the buyer must get sales through before they can close any buying deals…
I have a feeling the last week of this window is going to be crazy. I can’t wait…
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If ever there is a perfect player to deputize for our young Saka, look no further than the Wolves hit man, he is the long undisputed mystery winger in my opinion.
All Saka needs is a competent player to start a third of his games, hence aids his management
Forget about his recent injury history and pay the money.
What’s the over/under on his injuries this season?
Yes, a great deputy for Saka. LOL.
League goals in the last 3 seasons: Saka 41, Neto 3.
People repeatedly (and rightly) refer to his injury record but nobody ever mentions his inability to put the ball in the net.
It’s madness to suggest that a team challenging for the league can afford to have a player occupying one of the front positions who is ONLY there to provide assists and is virtually incapable of scoring. We need players up front who score at least 10-15 goals per season.
We sell injury prone ESR and get another injury prone for 50mil , who scored 3 goals in 3 years… What a masterpiece of business