Edu’s Pedro Neto Arsenal Transfer Concerns
Edu’s Pedro Neto Arsenal Transfer Concerns: Arsenal would have struggled to sign Pedro Neto in the first place, but this is not an issue when they are considering Ismael Sarr. The Arsenal playmaker would go for just £25m due to his status despite Manchester City’s high valuation
With just a few days left in the transfer window, many clubs are getting their rosters ready for the upcoming fixture. As of now, Arsenal are not likely to panic buy and have been successful with the players they purchased earlier in the market. Other acquisitions are still needed though.
Arsenal’s central midfielders and out wide positions are in need of attention and while Edu seems to be paying more attention to the wing position this season, they are in transfer talks with Pedro Neto.
With Neto and Edu unable to come to an agreement on a deal, it is important that alternatives are explored. Ismaila Sarr would be a great backup option for the Ghanaian striker, who might still be available in the coming days.
Arsenal have reportedly been in negotiations with him for over a month and are trying to finalize a deal. However, the report goes on to say that Wolves are not willing to sell Neto, who they paid £13M for last season and are not willing to pay over the odds.
With no knowledge on whether or not the club’s interest in Raphinha has been fulfilled, Mikel Arteta is onto a new target before the deadline. With no movement from FC Porto and their steadfast claim that Raphinha is not for sale, suggest that the chance of landing him was too enticing to forgo.
Despite the explanation of Edu’s targeted transfer, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Edu already has his sights set on a new target, and Arsenal’s silence is making it difficult to get more information on who this target could be. Arsenal have been linked with a ‘mystery winger’, which according to Romano remains a position which Edu and Mikel Arteta have their sights set on addressing.
Arteta, who was the Barcelona manager in 2020, held an interest in Sarr for all season long.
Motu made headlines last year when he said that Sadio Mane could benefit from a move to Liverpool, and that his success in English football would be comparable to Mane’s at Liverpool. His former coach Mady Toure has backed him up now, saying Ismaila will achieve great success in England as well. He even predicted that he will be on the exclusive list of players who win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award while playing in England.
Gaz took the pitch for the first time this season, and he is fast, powerful, and has just started to get his bearings …. By next season, you will see how he progresses and becomes one of England’s best players.
Sarr has played in 92 matches for Watford since his move in 2019. He has scored 28 goals and provided 25 assists so far. It would be an excellent coup for the Gunners to sign him, and it is a deal that Edu should explore.
Arsenal will now have to move quickly if they want to sign the Senegalese winger, as according to Foot Mercato, Leeds were close to signing him before the deal broke down. The Senegalese international has been in great form for Watford, highlighted by his wonder goal against West Brom last week. The same outlet also reported that Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace and Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa have shown interest in the winger with a move likely to cost £25 million.