Overview
- Multiple outlets report Pedro Neto has agreed personal terms with Saudi side Al‑Hilal and that club-to-club negotiations with Chelsea are ongoing.
- Chelsea are said to be willing to sell the 26-year-old for about €60m, a figure that would recoup most of the fee they paid when signing him from Wolves in 2024.
- Manchester City have cooled their pursuit because they see a valuation gap, which has left Al‑Hilal as the leading suitors given their financial capacity and urgency to replace Malcom.
- Chelsea’s heavy summer signings and added wide attackers have reduced Neto’s guaranteed minutes, making the club more open to cashing in despite his 100+ appearances for the Blues.
- Sources say Al‑Hilal have scheduled direct talks with Chelsea and sent a financial package to Neto’s representatives, with the coming weeks likely to decide whether the transfer completes.