Man City eyeing deal for 26yo Chelsea star
September 6, 2026 02:16
Manchester City are reported to be considering a January move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, according to Caught Offside and relayed by EyeFootball. The publication says City have remained in touch with Neto’s representatives and have used international intermediaries to contact Chelsea.
Those contacts are reported against a backdrop of recent business between the two clubs: City signed Enzo Fernández from Chelsea on deadline day and have added Iliman Ndiaye from Everton to their wide options.
KEY CONTEXT
- Enzo Fernández’s deadline-day transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City has already seen the Argentine make his debut against Coventry City, per the source.
- Pedro Neto has been deployed as a wing-back under Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso.
- The summer window closed on 1 September 2026; the next opportunity for transfers would be when the window reopens at the turn of the year.
WHY IT MATTERS
If the reported interest is real, City would be targeting another wide/wing-back option despite recent additions, which could affect Chelsea’s squad planning. The report also states Chelsea might consider a sale in January and that a fee in the region of £69m has been mentioned, figures that would be significant for both clubs’ transfer strategies.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Manchester City formalise an approach in January and how advanced any negotiations with Neto’s agents become.
- Chelsea’s stance on a potential sale and whether they would sanction a transfer at the reported price.
- Pedro Neto’s own preference: the report notes he is not actively seeking a move but has not ruled out leaving.
KEY FACTS
- Reported interest in Pedro Neto from Manchester City comes via Caught Offside, as reported by EyeFootball.
- City signed Enzo Fernández from Chelsea on deadline day; Fernández has debuted against Coventry City.
- Manchester City also signed Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
- Neto has been used as a wing-back under Xabi Alonso.
- The report claims City have stayed in contact with Neto’s agents and contacted Chelsea through intermediaries.
- Chelsea could reportedly be willing to sell Neto for around £69m; Neto is not actively looking to leave but has not dismissed the possibility.