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Chelsea Eyes Francisco Conceição as Neto Exit Nears

A potential Pedro Neto sale being advanced by Jorge Mendes would create funds and pressure that could lead Juventus to accept about €40 million for Conceição.

Overview

  • Reports on Sunday say Chelsea would target Francisco Conceição only if Pedro Neto leaves Stamford Bridge, with the move framed as a straight replacement plan.
  • Multiple outlets state super-agent Jorge Mendes is steering linked talks that could see Neto move to Al-Hilal and prompt Chelsea to pursue Conceição.
  • Juventus sources and Italian press say the club would seriously consider offers in the region of €40 million to help balance the squad and finances.
  • Conceição has told people he prefers to stay at Juventus but his agent has been actively offering him to clubs, keeping a late-window transfer possible.
  • Conceição’s role could be weakened by Juventus signing several forwards this summer, and a Neto sale would be the key trigger that determines whether Turin holds or sells him.