Manchester City consider Pedro Neto as potential replacement for Savinho

Manchester City have identified Pedro Neto as a potential replacement for Savinho should the Brazilian complete a move away from the club this summer, Flashscore sources understand.

Tottenham Hotspur have been in negotiations for Savinho throughout the transfer window, with optimism growing that a breakthrough could finally be reached this week.

City remain open to a sale, provided Spurs meet their valuation of around £60 million and satisfy the club’s terms.

A departure for Savinho would leave Pep Guardiola’s side in need of another wide attacker, prompting the Premier League champions to step up their search for reinforcements over the past fortnight.

Among the names discussed internally is Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, while AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has also been considered as City assess a number of high-profile options.

However, Flashscore sources indicate that Chelsea’s Pedro Neto is viewed as one of the more realistic targets. The Portuguese international is regarded as both attainable and stylistically well suited to City’s system, making him an increasingly attractive option if Savinho departs.

Neto’s long-term future at Chelsea has become less certain as the squad continues to evolve under Xabi Alonso, with the club believed to be open to offers for the 26-year-old.

The former Wolverhampton Wanderers winger, along with Jamie Gittens, faces strong competition for regular minutes, while Tottenham Hotspur have also explored the possibility of signing him this summer.

Sources suggest any transfer fee for Neto would likely fall into a similar price range to Savinho, making the Portugal international a viable solution as Manchester City continue to reshape their squad.

City are keen to have a replacement lined up before giving the final approval to Savinho’s departure, with work on potential alternatives accelerating in recent days.