Chelsea signed Liam Delap from Ipswich Town earlier this month, and the 22-year-old is already making an impact.
It was Delap who set up Enzo Fernandez’s goal in Chelsea‘s 2-0 win against Los Angeles FC on Monday.
Nevertheless, it looks like the Blues could still sign another striker, while a new winger is also expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge.
After failing to bring him in during the last transfer window, Chelsea are still trying to recruit Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund.
Brighton attacker Joao Pedro with his hands on his hips during the Premier League match against Everton.
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Chelsea preparing offer for Joao Pedro
Last month, it was claimed that Joao Pedro is interested in a move to Chelsea, and it appears that the Blues are also keen on the Brighton & Hove Albion star.
According to UOL, Chelsea are preparing an offer to sign Pedro as they look to bring in another forward despite already having Delap and Nicolas Jackson.
They face competition, though, with the Brazilian outlet claiming that Newcastle United are also readying an offer for the 23-year-old.
Elsewhere, a report from talkSPORT claims that the Magpies are reluctant to get into a bidding war over Pedro, so Chelsea’s interest in him really complicates things for them.
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Any Chelsea bid for Pedro is unlikely to surprise Brighton, who have already sold Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella and Robert Sanchez to their Premier League rivals in recent years.
Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring with teammates Jan Paul van Hecke and Joao Pedro
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Joao Pedro’s goal record in England
Since arriving in England from Brazil in 2020, Pedro has played for both Brighton and Watford.
Across his spells at those two clubs, the former Fluminense man has scored 54 goals, netting 10 times last season.
Joao Pedro’s record in England Games Goals
Brighton 70 30
Watford 109 24
Total 179 54
Pedro is not the most deadly forward in English football yet, but the Brazil international looks capable of bringing a goal threat to Chelsea. And still only 23 years of age, he has time to develop into a better finisher and goalscorer.
After landing Delap, though, Pedro may not need to be a priority for Chelsea during this transfer window.