Manchester City is reportedly intensifying efforts to secure the signing of Wolves winger Pedro Neto and is employing a strategy that has proven successful in the past. The club is ready to promise Neto a guaranteed spot in the first team, a tactic previously used by manager Pep Guardiola. In the pursuit of the 23-year-old Portuguese winger, key players and fellow Portuguese Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias are said to be actively encouraging Neto to choose City over other suitors, notably Arsenal.Abu Dhabi 🐺☀️ pic.twitter.com/ttOLi7ELJS— Pedro Neto (@pedrolneto7) January 12, 2024 Guardiola’s approach involves assuring Neto that he will play a prominent role in the team’s plans for the upcoming season. This commitment is designed to address Neto’s specific condition for leaving Wolves – that he joins a club where he can secure significant playing time. Guardiola is reportedly open to adjusting the team’s formation, potentially moving Phil Foden into a more central role to accommodate Neto’s preferred position as a winger.This development poses challenges for Arsenal in their pursuit of Neto. Mikel Arteta’s ability to offer the Portuguese talent the same level of first-team assurances may be limited, especially given the competition for positions in the Gunners’ attacking lineup. With established players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli already featuring prominently in Arsenal’s attacking hierarchy, it becomes crucial for the London club to find a convincing role for Neto.##NAJAVA_MECA_7796150##Neto has demonstrated his quality throughout the season for Wolves, making a significant impact by scoring or assisting in eight consecutive Premier League matches. Despite a setback due to a hamstring injury that sidelined him for parts of November and December, Neto’s return to fitness enhances his appeal, and City is keen on securing his services as they pursue success on multiple fronts.
