Wolves winger Pedro Neto appears to be Arsenal's priority target for the remainder of the summer transfer window.
Recent reports have suggested that Mikel Arteta is keen to bring Neto to the Emirates Stadium before the window slams shut in just over a week, although a deal could hinge on the Gunners offloading club-record signing Nicolas Pepe. Pepe has been heavily linked with a return to Ligue 1 and OGC Nice currently look to be the frontrunners to sign the Ivorian on a season-long loan.
Now, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Arsenal's plans for the wide position, speaking about Neto as well as Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby. Writing for Caught Offside, Romano said: "Arsenal have the name of Pedro Neto on the list, highly regarded in the club and endorsed by Mikel Arteta.
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"There is no official bid yet and it is not an easy negotiation, as Wolves want more than £50m for the Portuguese talent." The Italian then added: “Another appreciated player was Moussa Diaby but Bayer Leverkusen consider him untouchable as of now.
"They are also offering him a new deal.” Considering Leverkusen's stance on selling Diaby, Arsenal pursuing a deal for the Frenchman this summer appears unlikely.
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