Chelsea hold firm stance on Pedro Neto as Enzo Maresca eyes reunion at Manchester City

Chelsea hold firm stance on Pedro Neto as Enzo Maresca eyes reunion at Manchester City Chelsea are expected to set a hefty price tag for Pedro Neto amid interest from Man City The winger’s current contract at Stamford Bridge is valid until June 2031 Liverpool are reported to be among the Portuguese star’s suitors this summer Manchester City have been linked to making a move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with new head coach Enzo Maresca considering a reunion at the Etihad Stadium this summer. The 26-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge from Wolverhampton n August 2024 on a seven-year contract for an overall reported fee of £54 million. During his managerial tenure at the London club, Neto became one of the regulars in Maresca’s squad, establishing himself as the Italian tactician’s first-choice right winger, making 77 appearances while registering 15 goals and 12 assists. While Maresca’s interest in the Portuguese star does not come as a surprise, given their previous association, Chelsea will not allow him to leave for cheap, especially amid the skyrocketing valuations of other wingers in the ongoing transfer window, as per a recent report. Report: Chelsea to set high price tag for Pedro Neto amid lack of top wingers in the market A recent report by the Daily Mail has suggested that Chelsea are “not surprised” by the transfer interest in Neto and plan on evaluating the player in accordance with the asking prices set for other in-demand wingers this summer. The Premier League giants are monitoring the fees for the possible transfers of Paris Saint-Germain ’s Bradley Barcola and RB Leipzig ’s Yan Diomande , who have each been valued at over £100 million by their respective clubs. Manchester City add Chelsea forward to winger transfer targets shortlist Earlier in the window, Chelsea have been linked to both players but they recently announced the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British record fee of £117 million. The aforementioned report further stated that the London side believe the growing interest in Neto comes amid “a lack of top wingers in the current market”. Even though they are not actively looking to sell the Braga graduate, Xabi Alonso ’s side are keeping an eye on the hefty price tags being set across Europe and would look to drive up their profits in case of his potential departure. While the official valuation is yet to be known, Chelsea are expected to demand over £75 million to part ways with Neto. Liverpool join Manchester City in pursuit of Pedro Neto Liverpool , along with clubs in Saudi Arabia, have also been credited with an interest in Neto ahead of the upcoming campaign. Following the departure of Mohamed Salah , the Reds are on the lookout for wide attackers to further strengthen their squad under new manager Andoni Iraola . Manchester City plotting five summer signings with Elliot Anderson set to lead rebuild While Neto is likely to consider a reunion with Maresca at the Etihad Stadium over a move to Anfield, Chelsea’s high price tag could be an issue for both domestic rivals. The winger is currently not included in Chelsea’s tour, which has started in Sydney, Australia, as he is on holiday after featuring at the 2026 World Cup for Portugal.