Manchester United 'interested in summer deal for Pedro Neto'

Manchester United are reportedly 'keeping tabs' on Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Pedro Neto and could move for the Portuguese during this summer's transfer window.

The 24-year-old missed a chunk of action earlier this season due to a hamstring problem and is now facing missing the rest of the campaign due to damage to the same area on his opposite leg.

Neto picked up his latest issue against Fulham earlier this month, with Wolves manager Gary O'Neil admitting that the injury could end his season.

"Pedro, potentially, it's the end of the season for him. It's very similar to the injury he suffered on the other side. There's a chance he comes back for the last couple (games), maybe, if it goes really well," O'Neil said after his side's 3-2 loss to Coventry City in the FA Cup last weekend.

Despite his fitness problems, Neto has still been an impressive contributor for Wolves this term, managing three goals and 11 assists in 23 appearances in all competitions.

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According to The Mirror, Man United are keen on the Portugal international, viewing him as a potential replacement for Antony, who could be sold due to his struggles at Old Trafford.

Liverpool and Arsenal are also believed to be keen on Neto, with Wolves seemingly facing a difficult task when it comes to keeping hold of him beyond the end of this summer's transfer window.

Neto started his professional career with Braga before a loan spell at Lazio between 2017 and 2019, but he made the move to Wolves ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

The forward has made 134 appearances for his current side in all competitions, registering 14 goals and 24 assists in the process.

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Only Pascal Gross, Kieran Trippier and Ollie Watkins (all 10) have managed more Premier League assists than Neto (nine) during the 2023-24 campaign.

Antony's struggles at Man United have led to claims that the club could attempt to find a buyer for the Brazil international during this summer's transfer window.

Jadon Sancho is also expected to move on, with Borussia Dortmund keen to re-sign him on a permanent basis, while Anthony Martial is set to depart on a free transfer.

Marcus Rashford has also been linked with a big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain, but the England international is set to stay at Old Trafford this summer.

Man United are also said to be interested in Neto's teammate Joao Gomes as a potential replacement for veteran midfielder Casemiro.