SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi of Tottenham Hotspur gestures after the Sydney Super Cup match between Sydney FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Stadium on July 29, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi of Tottenham Hotspur gestures after the Sydney Super Cup match between Sydney FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Stadium on July 29, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Tottenham have joined Manchester City in the race to sign Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, according to reports.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side have already strengthened significantly since last season after they narrowly avoided a disastrous relegation from the Premier League.
Spurs have already broken their transfer record twice to sign two key midfielders, with Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali arriving from West Ham and Newcastle United for a combined £185million.
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke arrived for £52m, while Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka were all brought in on free transfers to add much-needed depth to their backline.
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With just under three weeks to go until the end of the summer window, Tottenham have now made it a priority to add depth in forward areas.
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The club have long been linked with a move for City winger Savinho, while they have also been credited with interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.
But Fabrizio Romano now reports that Spurs also hold an interest in Neto, who is on their shortlist of wingers who they may look to sign before the end of the window.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Venron Yuen/Nexpher via ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (17043648bt) Pedro Neto of Chelsea Football Club during open training at Kai Tan Stadium during the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 in Hong Kong, August 4, 2026. HONGKONG-SOCCER/FOOTBALL-FEST, Hong Kong - 04 Aug 2026
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Venron Yuen/Nexpher via ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (17043648bt) Pedro Neto of Chelsea Football Club during open training at Kai Tan Stadium during the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 in Hong Kong, August 4, 2026. HONGKONG-SOCCER/FOOTBALL-FEST, Hong Kong - 04 Aug 2026
Neto has scored 19 goals in 103 appearances in all competitions since signing for Chelsea from Wolves in August 2024.
The Portugal international has attracted interest from City already this summer, with Enzo Maresca keen to be reunited with the winger after their time working together at Stamford Bridge.
Reports earlier this week suggested Neto was left off Chelsea’s ‘untouchable’ list going into the summer transfer window but is still a ‘highly regarded member of the squad’.
As a result, it will take a ‘very large bid’ of around £70m for Chelsea to consider selling Neto so close to the start of the new Premier League season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Enzo Maresca manager / head coach of Chelsea with Pedro Neto of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Enzo Maresca manager / head coach of Chelsea with Pedro Neto of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
Spurs and City appear to be the clubs leading the race to secure Neto’s signature, although former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere has urged the Gunners to consider a move for Neto after missing out on Vinicius Junior.
‘I just think: Yes, we’re champions, yes, we’ve made a lot of money. But at some point, you’ve got to balance the books as well,’ Aliadiere told Metro via Football Betting.
‘When you think about the money that Arsenal already spent after Guimaraes’ arrival, what we’ve spent last year, plus we’ve only had Trossard leaving for money.
[ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - AUGUST 8: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray greets fans after friendly match between Galatasaray and Villarreal at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 8, 2026. (Photo by Arife Karakum/Anadolu via Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - AUGUST 8: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray greets fans after friendly match between Galatasaray and Villarreal at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 8, 2026. (Photo by Arife Karakum/Anadolu via Getty Images)](https://metro.co.uk/2026/08/13/arsenal-begin-talks-sign-victor-osimhen-galatasaray-29372103/)
‘Only the club will know financially where they are, but will they be able to go and spend 150 million on a new winger, or is it maybe financially more reasonable to go for a lower option?’
Aliadiere continued: ‘Pedro Neto could be a great option. He’s played in the Premier League for many years, is established, knows the league, a very, very good player.
‘And don’t forget, we’ve already signed a left winger with Christos Tzolis. He’s a left winger, so you’re just adding top talent.
‘We’ve spent 40million. ‘You can’t just spend 40 million and then just stick him on the bench and never play him. So I think you’ve got to keep every option open and see what is best financially for the club.’
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File photo dated 17-06-2026 of England defender Ezri Konsa who says the "brotherhood" in the squad fuelled their famous World Cup victory over Mexico. Issue date: Monday July 6, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.
File photo dated 17-06-2026 of England defender Ezri Konsa who says the "brotherhood" in the squad fuelled their famous World Cup victory over Mexico. Issue date: Monday July 6, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.