Gabby Agbonlahor is urging Arsenal to take action during the upcoming January transfer window by securing the services of Premier League standout Pedro Neto. This move is seen as crucial for the Gunners, who are in need of a reliable backup for Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Neto has remained a prominent figure on Arsenal’s radar for several months, and the speculation surrounding their interest in the Portuguese sensation has grown stronger recently, particularly due to his impressive performances at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Arsenal was faced with the challenging task of competing against Manchester City without the services of Bukayo Saka, who had been overexerted in several consecutive matches. Saka, a key figure in the squad, was sorely missed during his absence. Additionally, Gabriel Martinelli, another vital player, had recently returned from injury.
In the absence of these two talents, Arsenal has often struggled due to the lack of a suitable direct attacker. Agbonlahor firmly believes that the acquisition of Neto could provide the solution to this pressing issue.
He said on Football Insider:
“They need proper backup for Saka and Martinelli.
“Trossard, Vieira and Smith Rowe – these are all good players, but there’s no one with that blistering pace.
“Neto has shown that. He’s had a tough two years with injury, but he’s got that.
“He would suit Arsenal perfectly if they could get him in.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Neto would be a fine addition to our squad as one of the finest players around the country, but signing him in January might be a long stretch.
Wolves would only want to lose him for an inflated fee and we do not have to be that desperate.
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He was forgettable last season but has really turned up a notch in performance this season. He won’t be cheap. Can’t see us having all 5 of Saka, Martinelli, Trossard, Nelson and ESR with another winger coming. Someone has to go.
I would first get a midfielder though. Elneny, Jorginho are getting older, Partey too. Then there’s the injuries.
Second I would get a striker. Bayers Boniface and Feyenoords Gimenez are performing really well at the moment.
DJ, Neto is an excellent player, with pace who can beat a defender. However, I agree with your priorities of a CF and a DM (to take the pressure off Partey and Rice), instead of another winger.
For that tall physical striker we all crave, it seems there will be many available on the market the next transfer window. Osimhen, Boniface, Serhou Guirassy who is on hot form. Other names are Santiago Gimenez, Jonas Wind and Vangelis Pavlidis
Over the past 3 seasons (this one included), Neto has played 39 Premier League games and scored a total of 2 goals. Arsenal simply cannot afford to have a forward who doesn’t score goals, regardless of his other talents.
I think Arteta can rebuild him. I remember Saka was never much of a goalscorer
Saka wasn’t much of a goalscorer… when he was 18.
Lol. He played as a full back/wing back at the beginning of his career. He gives a lot of assists then though
No! I’d rather Michael Olise of Crystal Palace.
We NEED TO STOP, RIGHT NOW, collecting superflous wingers, some who never get a chance to show their talent, and start RIGHT NOW, urgently seeking to buy in January, a PROVEN PREM CLASS STRIKER of true quality.
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