In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Liverpool are facing stiff competition for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto this summer. It has been claimed that the Reds will have to rival Arsenal in pursuit of the Portuguese wide player.
Neto’s Impressive Numbers At The Molineux Stadium
Neto has enjoyed a decent campaign at the West Midlands club as he has put in a run of impressive performances on the right side of their attack. The Portuguese talent has scored three goals and picked up ten assists in 18 appearances for Wolves this season across all competitions.
The 23-year-old has been a reliable performer in the final third based on his average of 2.0 shots, 2.3 key passes and 1.9 dribbles per game in the Premier League. He has even been excellent when distributing possession in the opponent’s half after making 83.5% of his attempted passes in the top tier of English football (stats via whoscored).
Neto is under contract at the Molineux Stadium until the summer of 2027. Hence, Liverpool will have to launch a big move if they are serious about recruiting the Portuguese wide player at the end of this campaign.
Liverpool Are Facing Stiff Competition For Neto: Is He Worth The Fight?
Neto has got the pace to cause a lot of trouble for his marker out in the wide areas. He has got the vision to engineer a few decent chances for his teammates in the final third and can shoot the ball with venom from long range. The Portugal international is primarily a right-winger but can also function as a left-sided wide player or play in the number ten position if needed.
We can expect Neto to inject more pace and goals into Liverpool’s frontline. He has what it takes to serve as an ideal successor for Mohamed Salah who is entering the final stage of his playing career at the Merseyside club.
At 23, Neto has got his best years ahead of him which makes him well worth the fight if Liverpool decide to move in for him at the end of this campaign. He is good enough to secure a regular starting spot at Anfield and could help the Merseyside giants challenge for a lot of major honours over the next decade.
