Chelsea’s placing choices have been bolstered by the seize of Joao Pedro, with the Brazil worldwide set to endure a medical earlier than linking up together with his new teammates on the Membership World Cup in the US. The take care of Brighton reportedly exceeds £50 million, and Pedro has dedicated to Stamford Bridge till 2032.
This summer season’s attacking overhaul started with Liam Delap’s transfer from Ipswich City for £30 million. The 22-year-old has already discovered the online within the Membership World Cup, and Enzo Maresca now has three ahead abilities to rotate by way of the season.
Pedro arrives having notched 19 targets in 58 Premier League appearances throughout two seasons at Brighton. His total report of 30 targets in 70 outings for the Seagulls earned him three Brazil caps, although he’s nonetheless chasing his first worldwide strike.
With Nicolas Jackson’s future up within the air after inconsistent spells, Arsenal’s reported curiosity in him provides one other twist. Jackson managed 30 targets in 80 video games however faces stiff competitors from Pedro, Delap and the incoming Jamie Gittens, whose £55 million switch from Borussia Dortmund is about to conclude quickly.
A statistical snapshot highlights the trio’s Premier League returns up to now this century:
- Joao Pedro – 22 targets, 10 assists in 89 video games
- Nicolas Jackson – 24 targets, 10 assists in 65 video games
- Liam Delap – 12 targets, 2 assists in 39 video games
One other ahead reinforcement could comply with as soon as Gittens completes his medical; he might journey to the Membership World Cup later this week after that includes for Dortmund in the identical competitors. This flurry of offers underscores Chelsea’s ambition to reshape their assault for the approaching marketing campaign.
