MAN CITY are lining up a shock bid for £70million-rated Chelsea star Pedro Neto.
The 26-year-old has been linked with a transfer away from Stamford Bridge this summer season.
A transfer to City would reunite him with ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who has simply taken over from previous mentor Pep Guardiola.
City have already snapped up Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson for a British transfer record of £116m.
Jeremy Monga has additionally arrived from Leicester, however now Maresca desires to be reunited with his previous Chelsea star Neto.
City have formally entered the race to signal the Portugal worldwide amid competitors from AC Milan.
Milan have positioned Neto on the high of their wishlist and see him as a potental alternative for Rafael Leao amid doubts over his future.
But any deal for Neto hinges on Leao’s exit because the Serie A giants are hoping to use the funds in the direction of the transfer.
Neto transferring to City can also be a chance as Maresca sees him as a really perfect match for his system.
SunSport understands City chiefs are exploring a deal after the Italian voiced his need to work with the participant once more.
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However, Chelsea have slapped a £70m price-tag on Neto and are in no rush to promote him.
The membership take into account the winger an necessary member of their squad however settle for {that a} massive supply might change their place.
Chelsea might be pressured to do enterprise to steadiness the books after laying out £117m to signal Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
Europe will not be the one possibility for Neto, with his agent Jorge Mendes additionally providing him to Saudi membership Al-Hilal.
But the Middle East isn’t a practical vacation spot for the participant because the membership are prioritising different areas of their squad.
Not to point out Neto isn’t keen on a transfer to Saudi at this level in his profession and desires to stay on the high degree.
The former Wolves man has been knowledgeable of the curiosity from each AC Milan and Man City and he’s open to each proposals.
The participant – who made 30 begins for the Blues final season – is pleased to wait it out and see what occurs in the direction of the tip of the window.
Chelsea signed Neto from Molineux in a £54m deal in August 2024.
He has since performed 103 instances for the membership, scoring 19 instances.
