Manchester City remain “interested” in signing Wolves winger Pedro Neto, according to The Telegraph.
With Julian Alvarez expected to join Atletico Madrid, as long as personal terms are agreed, the Premier League champions are likely to be in the market for a replacement.
However, supporters on X don’t believe that the Cityzens should be considering a move for Neto under any circumstances:
no more wingers please 😭😭
— ¹⁰ (@SxrgioSZN) August 6, 2024
Where will he play?
— محمد عبد العزيز (@Mo_Aziz17) August 6, 2024
Please don’t sign him
— Libin Hlr (@LibinHLR) August 6, 2024
Mid player
— Misheck (@mempsy1998) August 6, 2024
how many wingers do we need. where is Rodri’s backup??
this club sometimes😭
— foland (fan) (@propsMCFC) August 6, 2024
We have Bobb
— KDB FAN (@Kdbfan001) August 6, 2024
Injury prone, no thanks.
— Adezz (@Greatest_Pep) August 6, 2024
WE DONT NEED MORE WINGERS WE NEED A MIDFIELDER
— . (@h3mzamcfc) August 6, 2024
We don’t need him
— HelalMCFC (@helal_hashmi) August 6, 2024
Why are City fans not in favour of signing Neto?
One of the big reasons that a move for the Portuguese international is not seen as a good idea is due to his injury record. He has had two serious injuries during his five seasons at Wolves.
Last campaign, Neto also spent two lengthy spells on the sidelines with hamstring injuries and, with Wolves demanding around £60m for his signature, City would be taking a big gamble if they do snap him up.
Guardiola already has plenty of wingers at his disposal
Another factor which should be mentioned is that Neto would not be directly replacing Alvarez. He is very much a wide man rather than a centre-forward.
Considering manager Pep Guardiola has the likes of Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, Savinho and Oscar Bobb who play on the flanks, there really isn’t any need to bring in a fifth winger.
Find out who is in Manchester City’s first-team squad for 2024/2025 season here
