{
  "id": 993740,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T08:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/al-hilal-accelerate-move-pedro-081500720.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Al-Hilal are on the verge of signing Pedro Neto from Chelsea, after securing the winger's approval on personal terms. The Saudi Pro League club has reached an agreement with the Portuguese international, paving the way for a potential transfer to the Middle East. Neto's move to Al-Hilal has been confirmed following negotiations between the parties.\n\nChelsea are willing to sell Neto this summer, provided a prospective buyer meets their €60m (£51.3m) asking price for the 26-year-old. The Portuguese winger made 34 Premier League appearances for Chelsea last season, contributing with five goals and six assists. However, new Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has reportedly viewed Neto as expendable, preferring a formation that does not rely on natural touchline-hugging wingers.\n\nAl-Hilal's pursuit of Neto has gained momentum, following the midfielder's green light to the move. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal's rivals in the race to sign the winger include Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. Both teams had shown interest in Neto, but they have since shifted their focus, with Tottenham Hotspur working on a deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City.\n\nThe Saudi side has also made other signings this summer, including Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United for around £60m. In addition, Al-Hilal had expressed interest in Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, but the Senegal international has opted to stay in the Premier League. Should Pedro Neto join Al-Hilal, he will be reunited with his former teammate Ruben Neves, who is currently with the Saudi club.",
  "summary": "Al-Hilal are confident of signing Pedro Neto from Chelsea after reaching an agreement with the winger on personal terms.The Saudi Pro League side have agreed terms with Neto ahead of a potential move ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-15T06:25:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}