The 23 year old Brazilian forward for Brighton & Hove Albion playing in the Premier League. As come become one of the most promising talents to watch out for in the League. The Brazilian Joao Pedro is the player to watch out for. Joining from Watford in 2023 to the Premier League before that playing for Brazilian side Fluminense till 2019. The player has given the team outstanding abilities along with his goal scoring power. Due his performance in the Premier League this season he been on the list of top European clubs to secure his services. Out of Big 6 in the Premier League, two of them which includes the Gunners and the Reds are in the race to sign the Brazilian talent next season. Making him a player to watch for in the clubs as both the teams are looking to make their attack stronger.
Pedro impact at Brighton:
Pedro’s move to Brighton from Brazilian side Fluminense has been till now an impressive one. With all his performance for the English side. In this season of 2024-25 he has scored has a total of 10 goals and provided 6 assists. In a total of thirty-seven Premier League games for the English side. Despite missing a month of games after getting an injury and suspensions the player still managed to perform good for them. His role has been important in Brighton rise to the seven positions of the Premier League. With such a low market value the team has managed to outperform the other high teams. Keeping the teams hope alive for European qualification. Pedro has also played an important part in the European football. In the Europa League he scored a total of 6 goals in 6 games. Showing his ability to perform in both the stages.
Liverpool and Arsenal race for Pedro:
With rival interest over the player teams like Liverpool and Arsenal are in hot pursuit to secure him for the next season. The Gunners have seen Pedro as a prime target as their attacking options. The Gunners are ready to give £54 million to secure him for the next season. With current attackers like Jesus and Kai Havertz facing a bad spell of run with injury problems. As for Liverpool they have also their eyes on Pedro in this race. Slot sees him as a perfect player to fit the already existing lineup for the Reds. With the move of Darwin Nunez confirmed the Reds looks at him as the perfect replacement. Reports state that the Reds are likely to give an around £42 million for Pedro, who is reportedly open to joining the club.
Brighton’s Stance:
Manager Fabian wants to keep the player for the next season too for both him and the team to grow. Pedro is seen as an important player for the team in their run of games. Providing crucial assists and goals when the team needs him. The club signed him for a fee of £30 million in 2023 with no release clause in his contract. Brighton is expected a demand a sum for their profit.
Author’s opinion:
Pedro rise at Brighton has not gone unseen by other top teams in the Premier League with both the Gunners and the Reds in line to secure him. As for the Gunners Pedro ability perfectly is in match with the Arteta gameplay. The Reds the potential replacement for outgoing players presents a good chances for him to secure his spot as a first team starter. As the transfer window approaches the race to secure him will become interesting.
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