Barcelona eye Pedro Neto with Manchester United and Liverpool ‘firm favourites’ to sign Bundesliga defender – Euro Transfer News
Updated 13/03/2026 at 17:50 GMT
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In the latest edition of TNT Sports' Euro Transfer News, reports in Spain claim that La Liga champions Barcelona are keeping tabs on Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. Elsewhere, Manchester United and Liverpool have been labelled as "firm favourites" to sign one of the rising stars in the Bundesliga, while Napoli have issued an update on the future of loanee Rasmus Hojlund.
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Barcelona tracking Neto
Spanish sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo are reporting that La Liga champions Barcelona are interested in signing Chelsea winger Pedro Neto in the summer transfer window.
The Portugal international has contributed five goals and four assists for The Blues in the Premier League this season and has played a crucial role in Chelsea's Emirates FA Cup run after scoring a hat-trick against Hull City last month.
However, the winger could face punishment after he was involved in a bizarre ball boy incident during Chelsea's 5-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.
Neto has been given a one-match suspension and fined £70,000 after admitting to a misconduct charge relating to his red card during Chelsea's Premier League defeat away to Arsenal on March 1.
The paper claims that Barca have added Neto to their list of potential signings this summer and the deal could be made smoother because the player's agent Jorge Mendes already has a good relationship with club director Deco.
The report reads: "The Chelsea player is a game-changer, which is why Barcelona has him on their list of potential reinforcements should they decide to further strengthen that position."
It continues: "Neto's appeal lies in his ability to unbalance defences, his speed, his capacity to create or score goals, and his versatility, as he can play on both wings and even as a false number nine.
"In any case, Neto has received very positive technical reports, and it's obvious he would significantly improve Barca's attacking play.
"It could work in his favour that his agent is Jorge Mendes, who has excellent connections with the current Barca board and with Deco."
Man Utd, Liverpool are 'favourites' to sign defender
Manchester United and Liverpool have been labelled the "firm favourites" to sign RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, according to transfer expert Christian Falk.
The Premier League clubs have been handed a boost in their pursuit of the teenager after Bayern Munich have reportedly dropped out of the race to sign the defender.
"Yan Diomande no longer occupies a priority spot on Bayern’s transfer shortlist ahead of the summer window," the report reads.
"Diomande, who is expected to cost north of £86.2 million, is simply too much money for what would effectively be a backup signing.
"Liverpool and Manchester United have to be considered firm leaders in the race.
"It’s hard for Bayern Munich, given they love the player, but they won’t be involved in the poker with Premier League clubs. He’s too expensive."
Madrid open to Camavinga exit
Eduardo Camavinga's future at Real Madrid appears to be in serious doubt, according to Sport.
The Spanish newspaper cites information from transfer insider Matteo Moretto that the La Liga giants are willing to offload the French midfielder for the right price in the summer.
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It is reported that "the straw that broke the camel's back" for Camavinga took place during Madrid's emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League.
The midfielder was reportedly unhappy after Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa opted for academy prospect Thiago Pitarch to start ahead of him and Camavinga was only introduced with 20 minutes remaining in the last 16 first leg.
The newspaper reads: "The Italian journalist has stated that Eduardo 'is not untouchable'.
"He also acknowledged that 'Real Madrid will listen to offers and he could leave during the next summer transfer window.'
"There are Premier League clubs interested in him. Real Madrid hasn't set a price, but they don't want to go below 50 million."
Napoli deliver update on Hojlund's future
Rasmus Hojlund looks set to continue his career with Napoli, according to the club's sporting director.
The Denmark international was deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester United last summer and joined the reigning Serie A champions on a season-long loan.
Napoli director Giovanni Manna is confident that the striker will join the club on a permanent basis given the terms of the loan agreement.
"Rasmus has been a key player even when he’s scored fewer goals and has worked hard for the team," he told Sky Sports."
"We have an obligation to make his move permanent if we qualify for the Champions League, but I believe that even if we don’t make it, his future still lies with Napoli."
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