Manchester City readies £70m bid for Chelsea winger Neto

Manchester City are preparing a bid to sign Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, a move that would reunite the Portuguese international with his former manager Enzo Maresca. The Premier League champions are reportedly lining up an offer in the region of 70 million pounds for the 26-year-old, according to widespread reports.

The potential transfer follows Maresca’s controversial move from Chelsea to Manchester City, where he was appointed head coach on June 29, 2026, succeeding Pep Guardiola. City agreed to pay Chelsea 17 million pounds in compensation for Maresca, who left Chelsea earlier this year. Since his arrival at the Etihad Stadium, Maresca has identified Neto as a player who fits his tactical plans and is personally keen on a reunion.

Neto is coming off his most productive season at Stamford Bridge, making 52 appearances across all competitions and contributing 10 goals and 10 assists during a difficult campaign for Chelsea. The club signed him from Wolverhampton Wanderers for approximately 54 million pounds in 2024, and he has two years remaining on a contract that runs until 2031. Despite his reliable performances, Chelsea’s tenth-place finish has prompted a squad rebuild under...