Wolves’ New Manager Pereira Targets Premier League Ace to Fill Neto’s Shoes
Newly appointed Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira faces a daunting challenge as he takes over a struggling side currently sitting 19th in the Premier League table. With star player Pedro Neto’s departure to Chelsea last summer, Pereira is keen to bring in attacking reinforcements.
One potential target that could help fill the void left by Neto is Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron. The Paraguayan international has been linked with a loan move to Molineux, with Wolves reportedly monitoring his situation.
While Almiron has seen limited playing time for Newcastle this season, his overall record for the club is impressive. In 218 appearances across all competitions, he has scored 30 goals and provided 12 assists. His best Premier League campaign came in 2022/23 when he netted 11 times in 34 matches.
There are notable similarities between Almiron and Neto’s playing styles. Both are tricky left-footed wingers who excel at cutting inside and driving towards goal. Statistically, Almiron’s best season compares favorably to Neto’s final year at Wolves in several key metrics:
- Forward passes per 90: Almiron 7.9 vs Neto 6.6
- Take-on success rate: Almiron 53.52% vs Neto 46.84%
Football analyst Statman Dave has described Almiron as “a handful for defenders,” suggesting he could provide the spark Wolves desperately need in their fight against relegation. If Pereira can secure Almiron’s services, even on a temporary basis, it could prove to be a shrewd piece of business as Wolves look to climb the table and secure Premier League survival.