Tottenham Hotspur Identify This Chelsea Winger As A Backup Option: Good Choice For De Zerbi? | OneFootball

In a recent segment on Youtube, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have identified Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as a backup option for this summer transfer window. Romano said,

“For Tottenham, I keep telling you guys, Savinho and Gakpo, Gakpo and Savinho, Savinho and Gakpo, plus a centre striker. This is the idea at Tottenham.

“Pedro Neto is a backup in case something happens for Savinho, something happens for Gakpo, Pedro Neto is a backup, but he’s not the top priority.”

Neto’s Impressive Form In The Premier League

Neto enjoyed a good run of form at the West London club in the previous campaign when he produced a series of impressive performances for them in the final third. The Portuguese talent featured in 52 matches for Chelsea last season, scoring ten goals and securing ten assists on all fronts.

The 26-year-old is currently one of the most talented wide players in the Premier League. Thus, it is no surprise that the Blues are eyeing a move to land him in this transfer window.

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Pedro Neto of Chelsea prepares to control the ball under pressure from Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

His current contract at Stamford Bridge will run out in the summer of 2031, which could make it tough for Tottenham to land him on the cheap in this transfer period.

Will Neto Be A Good Choice For Tottenham Hotspur Boss Roberto De Zerbi?

Neto is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few driving runs with it out in the wide areas. He has the vision to engineer some inviting chances for his teammates to find the back of the net and can strike the ball with power from long range.

The Portuguese talent can chip in by scoring and creating his fair share of goals from the flanks. Neto mainly functions as a right-winger but can also play as a left-sided wide player or as a centre-forward if needed.

We can expect Neto to bring more quality and depth to Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi’s frontline. He has what it takes to nail down a regular first-team spot at the North London club in the coming seasons.

At 26, Neto’s peak years are ahead of him, which makes him a decent choice for Spurs to pursue in this transfer window. He will also help Tottenham get back to challenging for a European spot in the Premier League over the next few years.