Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on transfer speculation surrounding Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola and RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande this summer.
The Blues have been linked with both players since the opening of the window, but the £117 million spent on Morgan Rogers has made the London outfit outsiders for another marquee winger arrival.
Nonetheless, chiefs at Stamford Bridge are monitoring the fees being demanded for Barcola and Diomande as they shape their own plans for outgoings. Pedro Neto has been linked with an exit from Chelsea as Manchester City and Liverpool weigh up a move for the Portugal international.
Chelsea 'not surprised' by Pedro Neto interest
Pedro Neto celebrating after scoring for Chelsea
The Daily Mail had reported on Sunday that Chelsea are 'not surprised' by interest in Neto but, even with the arrival of Rogers, will not allow the player to leave for cheap. The Blues are aware of the premium being paid for wide men this summer.
Chelsea are believed to be using the fees demanded for Barcola and Diomande to set their asking price for Neto. Both PSG and RB Leipzig are expected to command around £100 million or more for their players.
Goal reports that while Chelsea are aware that Neto would struggle to fetch the same price, he should be valued in that ballpark. The 26-year-old managed 20 goal contributions last season - Barcola chalked up the same number, with Diomande managing 23.
Chelsea paid £54 million to sign Neto from Wolves in 2024 and are now expected to demand above £75 million, a figure that would rise should fees for Barcola and Diomande soar.
Enzo Maresca linked with Neto reunion at Man City
Enzo Maresca during his time at ChelseaLee Smith via Reuters
Neto is not actively being touted for sale by Chelsea. The winger is not currently on pre-season tour with the Blues in Sydney, but that is not due to transfer speculation.
The forward has been given an extended holiday having been involved with Portugal at the World Cup. Neto is under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031.
Manchester City and Liverpool are the two clubs said to be interested in the player's services, although links with the Reds would likely drop should Andoni Iraola's side sign Barcola from PSG.
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A move to the Etihad Stadium would see Neto reunite with former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who favoured the winger on the right flank while in charge at the Bridge.
The Italian was outspoken in praising Neto's ability on the ball, and his attitude off it. Maresca said: "It’s on the ball and it’s off the ball, it’s on both sides that Pedro is doing fantastic.
"If you just attack and you are not able to defend, you don’t play many games, in my view. In terms of sacrifice, Pedro has been top since we started together."
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