NBA Star Josh Hart Calls for Chelsea Transfer Ban After Pedro Neto Signing
Chelsea’s summer spending spree has reached new heights with the imminent signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Pedro Neto for £54 million, marking their tenth acquisition of the transfer window.
However, the move has sparked controversy, even drawing criticism from NBA star Josh Hart of the New York Knicks, who humorously called for a transfer ban on the club.
Hart’s reaction, shared on Twitter, came as Chelsea’s squad size ballooned to 46 first-team players under the ownership of Todd Boehly and his partners.
The West London club has already splashed £241 million in this transfer window, bringing in players like Palmeiras’ wonderkid Estevao Willian, Leicester City’s Kieran Dewsbury-Hall, and Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omodorion.
Neto, who attracted interest from Arsenal, Tottenham, and Newcastle, is expected to compete with Chelsea’s array of wingers, including Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Raheem Sterling.
Despite his proven talent, Hart’s tongue-in-cheek comment reflects the growing skepticism over Chelsea’s relentless recruitment drive.
As Chelsea finalizes the Neto deal, the future of academy graduate Conor Gallagher remains uncertain, with the midfielder reportedly close to joining Atletico Madrid for £34 million.
Gallagher’s potential departure follows a summer of intense transfer activity at Stamford Bridge, leaving fans and critics alike questioning the club’s long-term strategy.
“NBA Star Josh Hart Calls for Chelsea Transfer Ban After Pedro Neto Signing”
