Tottenham have reportedly dismissed claims that the Chelsea winger is simply a backup option to Manchester City’s Savinho.
Tottenham Hotspur sources have strongly dismissed suggestions that Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is merely a fallback option should their primary pursuit of Manchester City’s Savinho fall through.
According to Last Word On Spurs on X, club officials are “firmly denying” that any potential interest in the Portuguese international serves as a secondary contingency plan for Savinho.
Independent Profiling in Roberto De Zerbi’s Attacking Rebuild
Speculation had grown across transfer media that Tottenham were lining up Neto as an alternative target in case negotiations with Manchester City hit an impasse. However, Tottenham management has rejected that framing, maintaining that different wide targets are evaluated on their independent sporting merits rather than as direct substitutes.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has made expanding Tottenham’s directness and creative speed on the flanks a major priority for the summer transfer window. Rather than viewing elite wingers through a hierarchy of backup options, Spurs’ recruitment team is actively profiling multiple high-caliber players capable of adding versatility and press resistance to the front three.
Manchester City winger Savinho remains a primary target on Tottenham’s transfer shortlist. Spurs have been actively working on a structured proposal worth around £60 million after the 22-year-old Brazilian indicated a desire to secure regular starting minutes.
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Simultaneously, reports linking Spurs with a move for Chelsea’s Pedro Neto have gathered attention. Neto, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £54 million in 2024, produced double-digit goals and assists across all competitions last season. While Chelsea hold a strong negotiating position on the 26-year-old, Spurs insiders maintain that any ongoing monitoring of wide players across European football runs parallel to, rather than dependent upon, their discussions for Savinho.
With pre-season preparations winding down and the new Premier League campaign on the horizon, Tottenham’s public clarification highlights a deliberate strategy under De Zerbi. By refusing to label elite targets as secondary choices, Spurs are keeping their options open across the market while attempting to deliver the attacking depth required for the upcoming season.