Wolves have now been warned that one factor could impact the potential sale price of Pedro Neto.
The summer transfer window is underway and Wolves have wasted no time in making their presence known.
Last week, Rodrigo Gomes was unveiled as the club’s second signing of the 2024/25 campaign, joining Tommy Doyle after his loan move was made permanent.
While there is a lot of attention on the arrivals at Molineux, there will be a firm thought on those who could leave the club, with talk about Pedro Neto’s future now resurfacing.
How Jorge Mendes could impact the sale of Pedro Neto at Wolves
It’s become clear that Wolves will not stand in the way of Neto leaving Molineux this summer, with the club making their stance clear by setting a firm asking price.
While the player will focus on making an impact at the Euros with Portugal, another angle of the 24-year-old’s future has come to light.
As detailed by The Athletic, Wolves could face a hurdle in their bid to secure their £60m asking price for Neto, with Jorge Mendes having the potential to provide a stumbling block.
It’s noted that with Mendes being a representative of the winger, the price Wolves could acquire for their star man could become ‘lower than it would otherwise have been’.
While the agent has been influential at Molineux over the years, Mendes’ way of working could now hinder how much the Old Gold receive for Neto.
The Athletic mention how the agent ‘has traditionally worked’ with players, and how negotiating a deal behind the scenes could be detrimental to Wolves in this instance.
By presenting Wolves with a ‘completed proposal’, the club would be spared of entertaining a bidding war or further negotiation for the player.
Wolves will hope to see Neto thrive this summer at the Euros
For now, Wolves’ eyes will be on Neto’s performances at the Euros, with there hope that a strong tournament could attract buyers.
Described as ‘outrageous’ during the 2023/24 season for Wolves, the club will be eager to see the winger enjoy a summer without injury, an element that could also hinder his asking price.
While Neto’s talent is not questionable, his injury record will leave potential suitors debating his price tag.
More positively, a strong tournament could see many clubs eyeing the Wolves sensation, reinforcing the importance of Mendes honouring the Old Gold’s asking price where possible.