One more name appears from today on the scene of the summer transfer window. Sources have told GIVEMESPORT that Brighton striker Joao Pedro is expected to leave this summer, opening the doors to a potential move with several Premier League clubs - Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle - among those attentive to this opportunity for one of the most interesting talents in Europe.
The Brazilian has scored 30 goals and provided 10 assists in two seasons at Brighton since joining from Watford, catching the eye of Premier League rivals Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle, and he’s now considering all options ahead of the summer with concrete chances of moving.
Brighton Star Joao Pedro Looking for New Opportunity
Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Chelsea all keen
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Joao Pedro’s desire is to look for a new opportunity, sources confirm. He won’t break his relationship with Brighton but his camp have also started contacts to explore opportunities in order to start discussions with Brighton at the right moment.
With many top clubs in England looking for a striker like Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle, Joao Pedro will become an attractive option to consider in the upcoming weeks.
The real crucial point of this story for Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle will be the transfer fee, as Brighton are well known for being strong and difficult in negotiations when it’s time to sell their best players.
It has already happened in several cases like with Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo and more. Joao Pedro - described as an "absolute superstar" - is highly rated at the club and they’re not expected to make it easy for the suitors this summer.
Brighton Could Accept £60m Joao Pedro Offer
Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Chelsea know price they need to pay
Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates
The understanding is that potential proposals around a fee of £60m for Joao Pedro could prove attractive in order to advance and try to negotiate with the Seagulls, but this will be important to check in the upcoming weeks when clubs will start concrete contacts.
Joao Pedro Brighton Statistics 2024-25
Joao has opened the doors to a move and the football industry has received a clear message about it in recent days. It is one to watch with a big impact offering one more chance in terms of strikers to several clubs.
Newcastle were already on the verge of signing Joao Pedro a few years ago - now they could be among the clubs interested in the Brazilian. This has just started but it's up to Brighton, too.
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