City hunt for Savinho replacement fuels Pedro Neto pursuit

Manchester City face a looming gap in their attacking options as Brazilian forward Savinho is expected to depart, prompting the club to target Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as a potential replacement. The interest aligns with City’s need to refresh their frontline after a season where Savinho struggled for minutes at the Etihad Stadium.

Savinho has been tipped with a summer exit after finding limited game time at the Etihad Stadium last season. The 22‑year‑old’s lack of starts has intensified speculation about a move to Tottenham Hotspur, who have been monitoring his situation for months.

TalkSPORT City are actively considering Pedro Neto to fill the void left by Savinho. The club’s pursuit of the Portuguese winger is positioned as a direct response to the possible loss of the Brazilian.

Spurs are also keen on the Brazilian and have added Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo to their list of attacking targets. The north London side have been tracking Savinho for the past twelve months and hope to secure his services this summer.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side is rumored to be interested in Neto as well, although their current priority appears to be signing Savinho. De Zerbi’s club has been monitoring the former Girona man for a year, indicating a broader interest in both players.

Pedro Neto previously worked with City’s new boss Enzo Maresca during their time together at Stamford Bridge. Neto arrived at Chelsea for a £54 million fee from Wolves in 2024 and has started 54 league matches, directly contributing to 21 goals, including nine scores.

Chelsea’s appointment of Xabi Alonso as head coach could limit Neto’s playing time, especially after the £117 million addition of Morgan Rogers. The influx of competition may push Neto toward a departure from Stamford Bridge.

Premier League rivals Liverpool have been linked with Neto as they search for a successor to Mohamed Salah, who confirmed his departure at season’s end. Liverpool have yet to sign a new right‑winger, and AC Milan are also monitoring Neto, with newly appointed manager Ruben Amorim taking charge in June following Max Allegri’s exit.

City will need to act swiftly this summer to secure Neto before competing interests from Chelsea, Spurs and other European clubs solidify their options, adding urgency to the transfer window negotiations.