Manchester City are unwilling to meet Chelsea’s demand in their pursuit of Pedro Neto after showing interest in the winger.
The Cityzens have emerged as unexpected admirers of Neto, joining Arsenal in the competition for the Portugal international.
City’s interest in Neto is believed to be motivated by manager, Enzo Maresca, who previously managed the player during his short tenure as head coach at Stamford Bridge.
As per Fabrizio Romano, Maresca is eager to acquire Neto as a possible substitute for Savinho, who is on the verge of transferring to Tottenham Hotspur. Although Chelsea aims to retain Neto, they are not entirely dismissing the possibility of his transfer.
However, discussions regarding a transfer have now reached a standstill, with Romano indicating that there exists a “significant gap” between Manchester City’s proposed offer and Chelsea’s valuation.
The journalist further noted that Chelsea is not in a hurry to part with the
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