One Premier League player who has been linked with a move to Liverpool has made a definitive statement about his immediate future. The Reds have reportedly been in contact with the agents of Pedro Neto, valued at £60 million by Wolves. Despite the speculation, Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has indicated that the club wouldn’t obstruct the 24-year-old’s departure if he sought an exit.
However, it appears that Wolves won’t need to worry about losing Neto, based on his recent comments. When asked by a journalist about his plans for the upcoming season, the Portuguese winger gave a clear 17-word response: “I love this club. I’m really happy to be here and take this team to another level.” This was shared by reporter Nathan Judah on X, highlighting Neto’s commitment to Wolves.
It is not uncommon for players embroiled in transfer rumors to publicly affirm their loyalty to their current club to quell speculation. Nevertheless, the true test will be whether Neto remains with Wolves at the end of the transfer window in August.
In theory, Neto could be seen as a potential long-term successor to Mo Salah on Liverpool’s right flank. At 24, he is entering his prime years and has considerable Premier League experience from his five seasons at Wolves. However, his goal-scoring record of 14 goals in 135 appearances for Wolves suggests he might not meet the high standards set by Salah, even if he possesses other valuable skills.
Spending £60 million on Neto might not be justified purely based on his goal-scoring capabilities, despite his undeniable talent in other areas.
