Pedro Neto in action for Chelsea, with Enzo Maresca in a circular inset

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Pedro Neto odds-on to agree Manchester City move after contact is made

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06 Aug 2026, 3:00 pm

Pedro Neto is now odds-on to complete a sensational move to Manchester City from Chelsea this summer after direct contact was made.

Reports emerged on Tuesday that the Manchester club had entered talks with the 26-year-old’s camp over a potential move to the Etihad.

The winger is on City’s list of targets if Savinho does make a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

As a result, Neto is now priced at just 8/15 to reunite with Enzo Maresca this summer transfer window after these recent reports.

The Portugal international moved to the Blues in 2024 and helped the club win the Conference League and the Club World Cup in 2025.

Last season, Neto made 52 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea and scored 10 goals.

Can Pedro Neto be a success at Man City?

Since Neto’s arrival at Stamford Bridge in 2024, he has not exactly set the world alight.

The winger used to be brilliant at Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the only thing holding him back being his injury record.

Yet, despite limited time on the sidelines at Chelsea, he has not become a star player in the squad.

Nevertheless, there have been plenty of factors that indicate he could be a success at City.

Notably, his creativity was still excellent in the Premier League last season, despite the club’s poor campaign.

According to Fotmob on 5 August, he averaged 0.24 assists, a 0.19 xA, 1.87 chances created and 0.44 big chances created per 90 minutes.

On top of this, he averaged 1.67 successful crosses and a 28.2 per cent crossing success rate.

🚨🇵🇹 EXCL: Manchester City make direct contact with Pedro Neto’s camp as talks start over possible move.

Neto among #MCFC target if Savinho goes to Spurs while he’s also understood to be on Tottenham list as backup option.

Deal also depends on Chelsea valuation. 🔛 pic.twitter.com/POaVdvToDJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2026

Therefore, if Maresca wants to utilise the winger as a creator, then it would make sense why Fabrizio Romano is reporting on the potential transfer.

Man City told 'big' Pedro Neto offer 'will be accepted' as Enzo Maresca eyes reunion

What other business could Man City conduct this summer?

Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Jack Grealish is keen on returning to Everton this summer if he is not in Man City’s plans this season.

The winger is yet to be assessed by his new manager as he continues to recover from a foot injury.

However, the England international built up a strong relationship with David Moyes and Everton’s fanbase during his loan spell last season, before it was cut short by an injury.

Nevertheless, it remains to be seen what business Man City will conduct over the remaining weeks of the transfer window.

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