SKY SPORTS PUNDIT drops hit on WOLVES new manager amid relegation battle.

The Portugal international returned to have a lasting impact on the side but again suffered a muscle injury, this time in his other leg, in Wolves’ 2-1 victory over Fulham on 9th March. Express & Star journalist Liam Keen has revealed that Neto has been ruled out “for some time” with the setback. He could return before the end of the season, but “it’ll be close”. Sheth has also told GIVEMESPORT (18th March) that Neto’s injury record could put suitors off his services this summer.

According to The Telegraph, Liverpool and Manchester City are eyeing a move for the speedster, who could be on the market after five seasons at Molineux. The former Braga man could cost upwards of £60m, with Wanderers looking for a club-record income to sell one of their star players. It has even been suggested that Wolves hope for £80m to part ways with the wide man.

Meanwhile, GIVEMESPORT sources understand that Arsenal lead the race to sign Neto. The Gunners target could offer competition for Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, who almost pick themselves in Mikel Arteta’s side. Still, Wolves hold all the cards in negotiations, with Neto still having over three years remaining on his current contract, which doesn’t expire until 2027.

Wolves news on Gary O’Neil’s future

Having avoided sanctions after complying with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations, Wolves can start preparing for next season as they look ahead to the 2024 summer transfer window. Wanderers are indebted to Gary O’Neil, who was hired less than a week before the start of the campaign and has guided Wanderers to almost certain safety with two ten games remaining.

Journalist Dean Jones has recently told GIVEMESPORT (13th March) that Wolves must offer the 40-year-old head coach a new contract or risk losing their head coach at Molineux. Sporting director Matt Hobbs has revealed that conversations over extending O’Neil’s contract will occur at the end of the 2023/24 season.

Jones also told GIVEMESPORT (29th February) that West Ham United are admirers of O’Neil. Current Irons boss David Moyes is out of contract this summer. However, the former AFC Bournemouth head coach remains focused on seeing out the current campaign, with Wolves having an outside chance of securing continental qualification.