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Manchester City Targets Chelsea’s Pedro Neto as Savinho’s Tottenham Move Looms

Manchester City are considering a summer move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto to fill the gap left by Savinho, who appears set to join Tottenham Hotspur. Savinho has grown frustrated due to limited playing time at the Etihad Stadium and is pushing for a switch to Tottenham after a tough season.

Neto Emerges as City's Top Target

Reports from talkSPORT reveal that Manchester City have pinpointed Neto as their primary option to strengthen their attack should Savinho leave. Since joining City, Savinho has struggled to lock down a regular spot in the lineup, making his transfer imminent. Tottenham have shown strong interest in Savinho for over a year, prioritizing his signing alongside monitoring Liverpool’s forward Cody Gakpo.

Manager Enzo Maresca is eager to reunite with Neto, having previously worked with him at Chelsea, which adds weight to City's pursuit of the Portuguese winger.

Neto’s Future at Chelsea in Doubt

Since arriving at Stamford Bridge in 2024 for £54 million from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Neto has been a key figure, starting 54 league games and contributing to 21 goals, including nine scored himself. Yet, his position is precarious heading into the new season.

New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso faces challenges offering Neto consistent minutes, especially after Chelsea failed to qualify for European competitions. The club's recent investments, notably the £117 million signing of Morgan Rogers, threaten to push Neto further down the pecking order. At 26, Neto is likely looking for regular first-team football elsewhere.

Rising Interest Intensifies Competition

Man City will face stiff competition for Neto’s signature. Liverpool view Neto as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, who plans to depart Anfield this summer. Liverpool still need to secure a right winger, making Neto an attractive target.

AC Milan is also closely watching developments. With Ruben Amorim now managing the Italian side after Max Allegri’s exit, the club aims to strengthen its squad following failure to qualify for the Champions League. Amorim is reportedly keen to bring Neto to Serie A, creating another hurdle for City.

Next Steps for Savinho and Neto

Manchester City must first finalize Savinho’s transfer to Tottenham Hotspur before moving formally for Neto. Tottenham is expected to speed up talks in the coming weeks. After that deal is sealed, City will probably make an opening offer to Chelsea for Neto but will need to act quickly to outpace rivals like Liverpool and AC Milan.

  • Pedro Neto’s Chelsea Stats:
  • £54 million transfer fee from Wolverhampton in 2024
  • 54 league starts
  • 21 goal contributions (9 goals)
  • Chelsea’s recent investment: £117 million on Morgan Rogers
  • Clubs Interested in Pedro Neto:
  • Manchester City
  • Liverpool
  • AC Milan
  • Players Mentioned:
  • Savinho (Manchester City to Tottenham)
  • Pedro Neto (Chelsea target for Manchester City, Liverpool, AC Milan)
  • Cody Gakpo (Liverpool forward monitored by Tottenham)

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