Maresca goes after his man! Manchester City preparing a surprise transfer move

Pedro Neto could be swapping one London club for Manchester.

Details: Manchester City are plotting an unexpected move in the transfer market, targeting Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. The London side is open to negotiations, but will demand around £70 million for the Portuguese international.

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City’s interest makes perfect sense: Enzo Maresca knows exactly what the Portuguese winger is capable of from their time working together in London, and he understands how to get the most out of him on the flank. That's why Manchester City are ready to seriously consider a deal that not long ago seemed nearly impossible.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are in no rush to part ways with their player and have made their stance crystal clear: they will only entertain talks if a truly substantial offer comes in. This price tag is either a chance to cash in or to keep the player without any unnecessary fuss.

It's worth noting that Neto joined Chelsea from Wolverhampton in the summer of 2024 for around £60 million, signing a seven-year contract with the Blues. Before moving to England, the Portuguese winger played for Sporting and Lazio, and he's long been a regular option on the attacking flank for the Portugal national team.

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