{
  "id": 973775,
  "title": "Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is a concrete option for Al-Hilal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/chelsea-winger-pedro-neto-is-a-concrete-option-for-al-hilal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-winger-pedro-neto-concrete-062500951.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is being considered by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal as a potential target this summer, according to Gianluigi Longari. The Blues are reportedly ready to let the 26-year-old Portuguese international depart as they focus on streamlining their squad following another summer of heavy spending. Neto may be one of several players leaving Stamford Bridge, with Estevao Willian and young phenom Geovany Quenda already in place at right wing. Despite an underwhelming 2025/26 season, Neto still managed to score 10 goals and provide 10 assists while operating effectively on both flanks. His versatility has seen him play as a false nine in the past. With Willian and Quenda covering the right wing positions, Chelsea believes they can handle the responsibility if Neto departs. The club will likely explore options to balance their books after a period of significant investment.",
  "summary": "Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is a concrete option for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal this summer, according to Gianluigi Longari.The Blues are seemingly done with additions and must now focus on streamli...",
  "key_points": [
    "Chelsea winger Pedro Neto may depart this summer.",
    "Al-Hilal eyeing Portuguese international as target.",
    "Neto scored 10 goals and provided 10 assists last season."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Chelsea appears willing to part with Pedro Neto, indicating a shift in their strategy to streamline the squad and potentially balance their finances after a period of heavy spending.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Al-Hilal accelerate move for Pedro Neto with winger’s approval; Chelsea want €60m as rivals drop out of the race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/al-hilal-accelerate-move-for-pedro-neto-with-wingers-approval-chelsea",
        "published": "2026-08-15T08:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}