Chelsea have made their stance clear on Pedro Neto by setting a £70m fee, as per latest transfer news. Now, Man City are showing interest and this could reshape their attacking options this summer in the Premier League.
Chelsea set high fee for Pedro Neto exit
The west London side are ready to name their price if any club shows interest in Pedro Neto this transfer window. As reported by talkSPORT, Chelsea will ask for £70 million from Man City should the Cityzens pursue the Portuguese winger. This fee shows how much value Chelsea place on Neto. He arrived from Wolves in 2024 for £54 million. He has since played 69 PL games while scoring 9 goals and assisting 12. The club see him as a key asset, even after spending big on new faces.
Neto’s all-time Chelsea stats across all competitions, as per FOTMOB:
Matches Goals Assists
103 19 18
Xabi Alonso, the new boss, has not pushed Neto toward the exit door. But, the arrival of Morgan Rogers adds real pressure on wide roles, and that could make Neto more available if the right offer lands. City are watching closely because they may lose Savinho, who has struggled for minutes at the Etihad Stadium. He now looks close to joining Tottenham as well.
If Savinho leaves, Enzo Maresca wants a familiar face who knows his system. That said, Neto fits that profile after their time together at Stamford Bridge before the Italian coach left in January. Chelsea will not rush, but they will listen if the fee matches their view of Neto’s worth in this market.
City eye Neto as Savinho replacement
Manchester City are looking at options to add new faces to their attack. The Cityzens see Neto as a strong replacement for Savinho, who has been heavily linked with a move to the Spurs.
The Brazil international has been tipped for a summer exit after struggling for game time at the Etihad Stadium last season. He could finally be edging towards Spurs as they look to bolster their attacking options. Tottenham have chased the player in recent windows, and Roberto De Zerbi now wants to continue his huge summer spending.
New Man City manager Enzo Maresca and Neto have already worked together at Chelsea. That connection gives City confidence that Neto can adapt fast if a deal is done. Also, he may struggle for regular football under new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso in the upcoming campaign following a few new additions this summer. City know the price will be high, but they also know Neto brings pace, direct running, and experience in big games.
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Liverpool also watch Neto situation
Man City aren’t the only side tipped to make a play for Neto should Chelsea allow his summer sale. PL rivals Liverpool have been linked with a move for Neto as the Reds consider their options in their hunt to replace Mohamed Salah. Neto is also a rumoured target for Spurs, though their priority at this stage appears to be Savinho. And if the winger makes a move, Maresca’s side are keen to go all in for Neto.
The west London club hold the cards for now. They will not sell unless the fee reflects the player’s role and potential. If City or Liverpool want to move fast, they must match that value and convince Chelsea the deal helps their long-term plan.
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