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Tottenham Hotspur are now considering making a move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto after adding him to their summer transfer shortlist, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Tottenham's progress in adding to their attack has been slow, especially compared to the six signings they made in relatively quick succession at the beginning of the summer transfer window.
Spurs have identified Manchester City winger Savinho as their top target, like he was last summer, but they are yet to reach a breakthrough in talks with the former Premier League winners over a deal.
Indeed, City appear to want to land the Brazilian's replacement before they consider doing a deal with the north London outfit for the 22-year-old forward.
Tottenham are being heavily linked with other players too, with Liverpool's Cody Gakpo emerging in recent weeks as a key target for Roberto De Zerbi.
The Italian wants to add the Netherlands international to his squad for next season, with Fabrizio Romano suggesting that the interest in him and Savinho is separate.
Spurs are also being linked with strikers too, including Victor Osimhen and Nicolas Jackson, although Alasdair Gold has played down speculation linking them with the latter.
Meanwhile, City are considering Chelsea attacker Pedro Neto as a replacement for Savinho, but they aren't the only Premier League club keen.
Tottenham Keen on Pedro Neto
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Romano revealed on Tuesday evening, via his X account, that City have now made direct contact with Neto's representatives as talks start over a potential move to the Etihad for the Portugal international.
However, the Italian journalist confirmed at the same time that Spurs have also added the 'world-class' winger, as described by ex-Blues boss Liam Rosenior, to their transfer shortlist too, as they step up their bid to add to their attack ahead of the Premier League season getting underway later this month.
Chelsea signed Neto for £54m from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2024, and it remains to be seen how much they would demand to sell him now.
Tottenham Eyeing Another Premier League Winger
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Tottenham are clearly lining up alternatives if they don't land their preferred targets, who are seemingly Savinho and Gakpo right now, after links to yet another Premier League forward.
We know that De Zerbi clearly favours Premier League experience after Spurs' summer business so far, with all six of their summer additions having played in the English top flight before.
It is a pattern that doesn't seem set to change with the new attackers the Italian brings in either, with Everton's Iliman Ndiaye the latest player mentioned alongside Tottenham, as well as their Premier League rivals.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Aston Villa are also being linked with the Senegal international, who is also the subject of interest from Saudi club Al-Hilal.