A potential deal seems to have opened the door for Pedro Neto to transition from Chelsea to Liverpool, making this transfer a real possibility.
Could Liverpool be on the verge of snatching Pedro Neto from Chelsea? There are compelling indications that they might.
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Anfield Index had previously noted interest from Liverpool earlier this month, interest that has lingered since Neto impressed as a 21-year-old at Wolves.
There’s certainly an urgent need for a new winger at Anfield, particularly with Mohamed Salah‘s departure. Some might argue the need existed even before, as Victor Munoz alone couldn’t tackle the issue.
Neto certainly presents an intriguing option, and the Athletic has reported that Chelsea is indeed open to selling him. They would seek over €50m for a transfer, but the Portuguese winger is not on their “not for sale” list.
This situation is definitely one that should catch Liverpool’s attention since Neto could seamlessly evolve into Salah’s successor.
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Both players had a similar level of impact last season, contributing roughly equal value in the Premier League. Despite it being a notably challenging season for Salah, acquiring Neto would ensure Liverpool doesn’t fall any further behind, especially amid a stagnant transfer period.
It seems plausible that Chelsea might be ready to sell. Simply stating Neto is not part of the ‘not for sale’ list does not fully capture the reality, as their upcoming £117m deal for Morgan Rogers indicates their strategy moving forward.
Xabi Alonso will likely aim to implement a 3-4-3 formation, akin to the one that thrived at Bayer Leverkusen. With Rogers and Cole Palmer positioned behind the striker, it creates a formidable duo.
However, this setup may not accommodate Neto, who could find himself on the sidelines. This leads us to speculate that Chelsea might be actively engaging in selling the winger to help finance the Rogers acquisition, albeit they may not publicly acknowledge it.
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There is certainly a deal to be explored here, and it’s clear Liverpool is in need of a winger, particularly one in Neto’s age bracket.
Therefore, this is definitely a situation to monitor. The Rogers transfer has set the stage, and the Reds might seize the opportunity.