Chelsea's $158 million move presents Liverpool with unique Pedro Neto transfer opportunity
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool could take advantage of moves elsewhere in the Premier League, with Chelsea's transfer dealings offering a chance to land Pedro Neto this summer.Pedro Neto could be an option for Liverpool after Chelsea's recent move in the transfer market(Image: (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images))Pedro Neto and Liverpool is the transfer that has never quite happened... yet.The Reds were heavily linked with the Portuguese winger a few years ago, when he was showing his quality for Wolves in the Premier League, but a deal never came about. Instead, Neto made a move to Chelsea in 2024 for a $68.6 million fee, finally getting his chance to show that he could translate his performances with the Old Gold to another top side.That hasn't quite happened for the 26-year-old, who has picked up 19 goals and 19 assists for the Blues in 103 appearances, and more change could be on the way.Neto's usual position on the wings could be under threat, however, as Chelsea has agreed a $158 million deal to sign Morgan Rogers this summer.The Aston Villa star is likely to take up a place on the left wing, while Cole Palmer is set to feature on the right, with Xabi Alonso set to make some key decisions over his roster.That may see him switch to a back five, with Palmer and Rogers as two number tens, or with the pair as wingers who can cause chaos, but either way it may leave Neto out of the equation as the Blues also need to raise funds.For Liverpool, that could be the perfect time to strike and land the Portuguese star as one of their new arrivals on the right wing this summer.Pedro Neto is set to face sterner competition next season at Chelsea(Image: Adrian Dennis - AFP)While he may not have the final product in his career to back up a potentially huge transfer fee, there are attributes there that would suit Iraola's style of play.Liverpool has been lacking serious pace for some time now, and with the manager returning to the intense style of play that is loved at Anfield, adding that energy and intensity is needed.Victor Munoz certainly adds that, having already joined the club, while Neto would bring another dimension and is used to playing on the right flank, a position that needs bolstering.The Chelsea star is also left-footed, meaning he could act out a similar role to Salah on the right, though there would be some work needed to get him creating the same sort of output.It remains to be seen whether Neto would be available, and what price tag the London could could place on him, but there may be a market opportunity there.As wingers continue to be assessed, Liverpool could benefit from transfer dominos falling elsewhere.Luke ThrowerLuke Thrower is part of the Trends team at Football.London, with experience covering Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.
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