Arteta chooses player over Toney that he wants Arsenal to sign

Ivan Toney of Brentford and Pedro Neto of Wolves are two forwards who Mikel Arteta apparently like the Arsenal to recruit in January.

Arteta wants Neto in his team to relieve some of the pressure off of Bukayo Saka, according to FootballTransfers (h/t CaughtOffside).

Arsenal, who value the Portugal international at £40 million, are said to have a small transfer budget, according to the article.

While all is going on, Wolves estimates Neto’s value at £70 million.

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Since joining Wolves in 2019 from Serie A club Lazio, Neto has scored 12 goals and contributed 18 assists in 119 games.

In eight games for Wolves this season, the 23-year-old has one goal and five assists.

In the summer of 2027, his Wolves contract will be up.