Chelsea issue Pedro Neto transfer stance after £117m Morgan Rogers deal confirmed | OneFootball

Forward has been linked with a move away from Chelsea after record signing

Standard Sport understands there are no immediate plans to sell the Portuguese winger despite rumours of an exit.

Throughout this summer, no clubs have entered into anything close to serious talks with the Blues over signing Neto.

Chelsea’s £117million deal to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa has led some to speculate that Neto may struggle for game time in the 2026-27 season given that plenty of Rogers’ minutes are due to come in Neto’s favoured left wing position.

There was a report last week that Tottenham had enquired about Neto’s availability, but this has been disputed by sources at both clubs.

It is believed that Chelsea would listen to serious offers for Neto but have no plans to sell him and are not actively looking to do so.

The forward played 46 times in all competitions last term, scoring six goals.

He played under Enzo Maresca, Calum McFarlane and Liam Rosenior last season, but he struggled to cement himself as a regular starter amid inconsistent form.

Now, with Rogers’ arrival confirmed, the Portuguese could well find himself further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, despite the departure of Alejandro Garnacho on loan to Aston Villa.

Jamie Gittens will also rival the former Wolves forward for the left-wing berth, but Neto can also operate off the right flank, as can Brazilian wonderkid Estevao.

Rogers and Cole Palmer are also able to play on the right wing, and it remains to be seen what shape new manager Xabi Alonso will opt to plump for as he prepares for his first plunge into Premier League management.