Newcastle United are looking to improve their attacking unit by signing Joao Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Newcastle United have had a £50 million bid rejected for Joao Pedro, and they are expected to return with an improved offer for him, as per talkSPORT.
The Brighton & Hove Albion is valued at £70 million, and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle United can get the deal done. He is reportedly a target for Chelsea as well. The 23-year-old Brazilian had 17 goal contributions last season, and he has the attributes to develop into a top-class attacker.
Joao Pedro could develop into a key player for Newcastle United if they can get the deal done. The Magpies have been overly reliant on Alexander Isak for goals and creativity. They need more depth in the attacking unit, and signing the Brazilian would be a wise decision. However, the price seems quite expensive.
The 23-year-old is a talented player, but he is still unproven at the highest level. No club will want to pay £70 million for him this summer. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks.
Newcastle United had the finances to pay a premium for Joao Pedro, but they need to improve the other areas of their team as well. They will not want to overspend on the South American.
Chelsea also interested
On the other hand, Chelsea are keen on the Brazilian as well. They signed Liam Delap from Ipswich Town earlier this summer, but they need more depth in the attacking unit. Signing the Brighton & Hove Albion attacker could complete their attacking unit for the next season. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay £70 million for the player.
Brighton will certainly hope that both clubs come in with offers so that there is a bidding war. They will be hoping to recoup as much as possible for their asset. Both Chelsea and Newcastle United will be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season, and Joao Pedro will be attracted to the idea of joining them. It remains to be seen where he ends up.