Manchester City Eyes Chelsea Winger Pedro Neto as Savinho's Replacement

Manchester City are considering a summer transfer for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto to fill the gap left by Savinho, who is pushing for a switch to Tottenham Hotspur. The Brazilian forward has struggled for consistent minutes at the Etihad Stadium and now looks set to join Spurs, while Neto faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge under new manager Xabi Alonso.

City's Interest in Neto Grows as Savinho Heads to Spurs

Reports from talkSPORT reveal that Manchester City have singled out Neto as their main option to strengthen their attack if Savinho departs. Since his move to Manchester City, Savinho has found it tough to secure regular appearances, making a move to Tottenham increasingly likely. Spurs have monitored Savinho for over a year and consider him a key target, though they are also tracking Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.

With Savinho edging towards the exit, Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca is eager to reunite with Neto, recalling their previous work together at Chelsea.

Neto's Future at Chelsea Looks Uncertain

Since joining Chelsea in 2024 for £54 million from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Neto has been a solid presence, starting 54 league games and contributing to 21 goals, including scoring nine times. Yet, his role could diminish under Alonso, especially as Chelsea failed to qualify for European competitions this season.

The club’s recent investment, highlighted by the £117 million signing of Morgan Rogers, further threatens to limit Neto's playing time. At 26, Neto might seek more regular first-team action elsewhere.

Competition for Neto Intensifies

Manchester City are not alone in pursuing Neto. Liverpool view him as a strong candidate to replace Mohamed Salah, who confirmed he will leave Anfield at the season’s end. Liverpool have yet to find a replacement winger and see Neto as a perfect fit.

Additionally, Serie A club AC Milan are closely watching the situation. New coach Ruben Amorim, who recently replaced Max Allegri after Milan missed out on Champions League qualification, aims to bring Neto to Italy, adding more pressure on City to act quickly.

Next Steps for Savinho and Neto

Manchester City must first complete Savinho's transfer to Tottenham before formally pursuing Neto. Tottenham is expected to speed up negotiations in the coming weeks. Once Savinho's departure is confirmed, City will likely make an opening offer for Neto, racing against interest from Liverpool and AC Milan.