Rumors: Wolves key player set to leave this summer to help the club bring in new arrivals and meet FFP rules

Highlights

• Pedro Neto could depart this summer to help Wolves to finance transfers
• Two London rivals in the Premier League are said to be battling for his signature 

According to speculations, Pedro Neto, a star for Wolves, will be sold this summer in an effort to raise money for new signings and comply with Premier League financial rules.

The Portuguese winger, who has drawn interest from several elite teams over the years, is enjoying an incredible season at Molineux after tallying eight assists and two goals from 15 Premier League games.

In his fifth season at Wolves, the 23-year-old has established himself as a vital member of the team, starting 14 games this season under Gary O’Neil.

According to the Sun, Wolves might be prepared to absorb some of the player’s losses in order to bolster the team’s depth at the conclusion of the campaign.

According to the source, the club wants to sign a striker, a centre back, and another winger this summer, but in order to comply with Premier League regulations, one of their A-list players will need to be sacrificed.

The league’s stringent Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) have already been allegedly broken by Everton and Nottingham Forest, so teams are being extra cautious to avoid problems.

Less than £100 million was spent during the relatively quiet January transfer window as teams try to balance their budgets until the summer.

According to the source, Wolves are on the verge of breaking even on PSR and need to spend more money. A major name like Neto may bring in more revenue for the team.

It says that if Neto’s injury issues hadn’t prevented him from being signed by a major team years ago, Arsenal would have been one of those teams.

Tottenham, who Wolves will play this weekend, are also stated to be “keen to do business” and to get him to north London.

Another option is Liverpool, where Neto is a “obvious candidate” to succeed Mohamed Salah should the Egyptian decide to leave Anfield.

After sustaining several debilitating injuries that have impeded his progress at Molineux, including a shattered knee cap in 2021, Neto is hoping to make up lost time this season.

During a brilliant run of form, he has two goals and one assist in his previous four games. Earlier this month, he was a key player in the club’s historic 4-2 victory away at Chelsea.