Manchester City targets Chelsea winger Pedro Neto with £70m bid

Chelsea have placed a £70 million price tag on Portuguese winger Pedro Neto, who scored five goals and provided six assists in the club’s 2023‑24 Premier League campaign. Manchester City, now managed by former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, are preparing a shock offer to sign the 26‑year‑old before the summer transfer window closes. The bid is reported to be in the region of £70 million and could face competition from Serie A side AC Milan, who also list Neto as a top target to replace Rafael Leão. Chelsea’s willingness to sell may be influenced by the £117 million outlay on Morgan Rogers and the need to balance the books. Neto’s agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly floated a move to Al‑Hilal, but the player prefers to remain in European football. City are also linked with fellow Chelsea prospects Enzo Fernández and Malo Gusto.