Wolves boss Bruno Lage denies existence of Arsenal ‘proposal’ for Pedro Neto, but confirms something on table for teammate

Bruno Lage is not aware of any proposals for Wolves forward Pedro Neto despite increasing rumours of a transfer to Arsenal.

After embarking on his fourth season with Wolves, Neto has been attracting interest from Arsenal. Although he only scored once last season, in a campaign affected by injury, the Gunners are keen to give him the next step in his career.

Wolves still have Neto under contract until 2027 following a new arrangement agreed to in March. Hence, they would not be willing to let the Portugal international leave easily.

But Arsenal could lift him up to Europa League level. It is a status he has only enjoyed in his first season with Wolves and never since.

For now, Arsenal are focusing on the departure of Nicolas Pepe. But once the former Lille forward is able to leave, their attention could turn to bidding for Neto as a more reliable replacement.

Wolves will be bracing themselves as a result. But for now, their head coach Lage has been able to confirm there have not been any proposals – at least to the best of his knowledge.

While acknowledging there could be interest in Neto, Lage does not find it surprising – but is adamant there is nothing concrete on the table as of yet.

Speaking after Wolves’ 2-1 win over Preston North End in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night, during which Neto came on as a substitute, Lage said: “I have heard that but nothing has come to us.

“It’s normal now, with the good players that we have. Teams are looking for good players in the same way we are looking for (Goncalo) Guedes, Matheus (Nunes), (Nathan) Collins.

“No one told me anything about any proposal.”

Neto’s overall record for Wolves reads 96 appearances, 11 goals and 12 assists. At the age of 22, the winger has a bright future