{"id":1843,"date":"2026-08-22T07:45:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T07:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1843"},"modified":"2026-08-22T07:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T07:45:48","slug":"al-hilal-clear-the-way-to-sign-pedro-neto-from-chelsea-despite-xabi-alonso-stance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1843","title":{"rendered":"Al-Hilal clear the way to sign Pedro Neto from Chelsea despite Xabi Alonso stance"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have taken measures with their own first team squad to make space for the potential signing of Pedro Neto from Chelsea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite being a regular in the starting side, the Blues have not made Neto<\/a> an untouchable in their first team squad, opening up the possibility for a transfer.<\/p>\n

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Al-Hilal have taken the most notice of this<\/a>, with it even being reported that Neto had agreed personal terms with them over a potential move.<\/p>\n

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Where will Chelsea finish in the Premier League in 2026\/27?<\/h3>\n

Let’s hear how you think Xabi Alonso will get on this season\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Chelsea are holding out for a significant transfer fee to part ways with the Portugal international this summer, however Al-Hilal have taken action to allow space for him to join.<\/p>\n

The club announced on Friday that they had terminated the contract of Malcom, who is also a winger.<\/p>\n

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Al-Hilal have already brought in Crycensio Summerville this summer for big money, although their significant financial backing makes another transfer of this magnitude manageable.<\/p>\n

A move there would see Neto link up with former Chelsea<\/a> defender Kalidou Koulibaly<\/a>, as well as Ruben Neves and Karim Benzema.<\/p>\n

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Which Chelsea signing will have the best 26\/27 season, and why?<\/h3>\n

Will anyone top Joao Pedro’s impact last season?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Xabi Alonso doesn\u2019t want Pedro Neto to leave<\/h2>\n

Xabi Alonso was not keen on parting ways with Neto<\/a> this summer, given the fact that he is looking to maintain an experienced core in his first team squad.<\/p>\n

The Spaniard has been using Neto as a wing-back since his return during pre-season, with him still currently expected to feature in that role against Fulham on Monday.<\/p>\n

After joining the club as an attacking option, it remains to be seen if the change of position has played a part in Neto\u2019s thinking. He has fallen behind the likes of Morgan Rogers and Estevao Willian in the pecking order.<\/p>\n

Selling him at this stage would not give Chelsea long to sign a replacement, and potentially leave them weaker going into the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n

This could increase the pressure on Geovany Quenda<\/a> to deliver in his first campaign at the club, with Neto\u2019s countryman ready to make his debut for the club.<\/p>\n

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