Chelsea have joined Newcastle United within the pursuit of Brighton’s Brazilian ahead Joao Pedro, with each Premier League golf equipment desperate to signal the versatile attacker this summer time.
The 23-year-old impressed final season, registering 10 targets and 6 assists within the Premier League. Regardless of his sturdy type, Pedro seems eager on a brand new problem, having knowledgeable Brighton of his want to depart. Sources near the participant counsel he prefers a transfer to London, giving Chelsea a possible edge in negotiations.
Newcastle not too long ago noticed a £50 million provide—£45m up entrance with £5m in add-ons—rejected by Brighton, who’re holding out for a £60 million charge. In the meantime, Chelsea have made contact with the Seagulls as they proceed their hunt for attacking reinforcements underneath new boss Enzo Maresca.
Pedro, who joined Brighton for £30m from Watford two years in the past, ended final season underneath a cloud after being dropped from the squad following a coaching floor bust-up with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke. Regardless of this, Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler insists he expects Pedro and fellow star Kaoru Mitoma to return for pre-season, though switch developments might change that plan.
Pedro’s Brighton teammate Igor Julio not too long ago revealed that the ahead is prioritizing a transfer to London, making Chelsea a extra seemingly vacation spot than Newcastle. “Joao Pedro had already instructed Brighton that his want was to depart… he actually desires to stay in London,” mentioned Julio.
With 30 targets and 10 assists in 70 appearances for Brighton, Pedro has established himself as one of many Premier League’s most fun younger abilities. Chelsea’s curiosity now provides gas to an already scorching switch saga—one that might intensify within the coming days as Brighton maintain agency on their valuation.
