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Arsenal fall just short in Pedro Neto bid as Barcelona prepare offer
ARSENAL have reportedly seen a bid rejected from Braga for wonderkid Pedro Neto.
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The 17-year-old has attracted strong interest from the Gunners who appear to have made their move.
Winger Neto, who can play across the frontline, has a buyout clause of £17.6million.
And according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Arsenal have tabled £13.2m to Braga.
But that has been rebuffed, with Barcelona and Manchester United also in the hunt.
Following Arsenal’s rejected offer, the Catalan giants are expected to put forward a bigger proposal.
Portugal youth Pedro Neto has attracted attention from Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester United
While Barcelona have been tracking the youngster for years, United boss Jose Mourinho also carries a keen interest
However, that fee may still not match his release clause.
A Bola add that Braga are unwilling to sell for less than the fixed fee in Neto’s contract.
While Barcelona have been tracking the youngster for years, United boss Jose Mourinho also carries a keen interest.
The Mirror claim Neto’s compatriot at Old Trafford believes he will be a future superstar.
United have not made a bid of their own but Mourinho is continuing to watch him closely.
It is said Monaco could swoop too, having helped Bernardo Silva progress in France.
And the Ligue 1 club are more likely to offer Neto chances of first-team football.
With Barcelona ready to outbid Arsenal though, Arsene Wenger could return with another offer.
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