Arsenal could lose to Barcelona in race for wonderkid Pedro Neto after Braga reject Gunners’ £13m bid
17-year-old is wanted at Europe's top clubs after breaking into the Portuguese side's first-team
ARSENAL face the prospect of losing out to Barcelona for Portuguese ace Pedro Neto.
The SC Braga talent, 17, is wanted by Europe's top clubs after breaking into the Portuguese side's first-team last season.
He is set to rise to the very top and the Gunners want to secure his signature early and help him continue his development in north London.
But the Gunners are locked in a transfer tussle with Barcelona for his signature with Arsenal already lodging a bid.
According to publication A Bola, Arsenal's bid of £13million has been rejected by Braga's club director Antonio Salvador.
The player has a £17.5m release clause in his contract and the club are standing firm in their valuation.
The report also claims that Barcelona have been tracking Neto for several years and are also preparing a bid to sign him this summer.
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He has featured for Portugal's under-17 and under-18 side's and his club believe he is good enough to lead the line for his country in the future.
Meanwhile Arsenal must break their club record if they want to sign Alexandre Lacazette.
Despite their transfer ban until January, Atletico Madrid have bid £57m for the French international and Lyon want the same offer from Arsenal.