Manchester City Eyes Chelsea's Pedro Neto as Savinho's Tottenham Move Nears
Manchester City are reportedly setting their sights on Chelsea winger Pedro Neto to fill the void left by Savinho, who seems poised to join Tottenham Hotspur. Savinho’s limited playing time at the Etihad Stadium has fueled speculation about his departure, with Tottenham eager to secure his signature.
Neto Emerges as City's Top Target
As reported by talkSPORT, Manchester City see Neto as a prime candidate to strengthen their attack if Savinho moves on. The Brazilian forward's struggle for regular minutes has drawn interest from Spurs, who have been tracking him for over a year alongside Liverpool's Cody Gakpo.
Manager Enzo Maresca appears keen to bring Neto in, recalling their previous collaboration at Chelsea.
Neto's Position at Chelsea Wobbles Under Xabi Alonso
Since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £54 million in 2024, Neto has made 54 league starts and contributed 21 goal involvements, including nine goals. Despite this, his future is uncertain under new manager Xabi Alonso, especially with Chelsea missing out on European competition.
The club's significant investment, including the £117 million signing of Morgan Rogers, could limit Neto's opportunities, potentially pushing the 26-year-old to seek regular first-team football elsewhere.
Growing Competition for Neto's Signature
Manchester City face stiff competition in the race for Neto. Liverpool have singled him out as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, who plans to leave Anfield after this season. With no confirmed right winger so far, Neto fits Liverpool's criteria perfectly.
AC Milan also keep close tabs on Neto. New coach Ruben Amorim, recently appointed after Max Allegri's exit following the team's Champions League miss, looks to bring in his compatriot, intensifying the contest for Neto's services.
Next Steps for Manchester City and Savinho
Before making an official offer for Neto, Manchester City must finalize Savinho's transfer. Tottenham are expected to push forward swiftly to sign Savinho in the coming weeks. Once that deal concludes, City will likely submit an opening bid for Neto but must move quickly to outpace Liverpool and AC Milan.
