Arsenal News: Gunner shows interest in Pedro Neto
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea had earlier received the opportunity to sign the Portuguese winger.Arsenal is having a fantastic transfer season, having already strengthened their forward line by signing Gabriel Jesus, Marquinhos and Fabio Vieira
Pedro NetoMikel Arteta has now placed signing the 22-year-old Portuguese sensation on priority.
Arsenal is currently looking to add a new right-side player to the squad, with the likely departure of Nicolas Pepe coming closer. Arsenal has decided to move forward with the negotiations on priority to make sure a deal is made before September 1.
Arsenal is also looking at alternatives, including Moussa Diaby and Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha if the deal to acquire Pedro Neto does not work out.
Pedro Neto said, "I always like to hear this sort of stuff, but I am focused on my job here because I am feeling very good here. The things you hear make you work even more. It is good for you and your mentality, to know that people know your value. It gives me more hunger to work harder."
Chelsea holds talks over Milan star Rafael Leao
Rafael Leo was named the Serie A MVP for the 2021-22 season after scoring 11 goals and eight assists to help AC Milan end their 11-year-long title drought.
Chelsea has shown interest in signing a potential deal with AC Milan for the 23-year-old Portuguese sensation. However, AC Milan has Euro 150 million release clause in their contract with Rafael Leo, giving them immediate leverage in the negotiations.