Chelsea's Pedro Neto draws City, Liverpool interest

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has emerged as a significant transfer target for Manchester City and Liverpool, with his former manager Enzo Maresca reportedly keen on a reunion. The 26-year-old Portuguese international is currently not with Chelsea on their pre-season tour in Australia as he recovers from World Cup duty, but his future at Stamford Bridge is under scrutiny as the summer transfer window progresses.

Manchester City's interest is understood to be driven by their new manager, Maresca, who worked with Neto during his tenure at Chelsea. Maresca is said to have built a strong relationship with the forward and valued his versatility, having deployed him on both wings, in a central attacking role, and even as a false nine. This history makes Neto a logical target as Maresca looks to add a winger to his squad while maintaining the tactical identity established by his predecessor. City's pursuit comes as they also explore options to strengthen at right-back and in midfield, with Rodri's future uncertain and links to players like Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi and Barcelona's Marc Bernal.

Liverpool and clubs from Saudi Arabia are also monitoring Neto's situation, creating a competitive...