Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, gives the team instructions against Chelsea. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Brighton striker Joao Pedro has been linked with a move to Liverpool and Chelsea in recent months, but the Blues have now abandoned their pursuit of the player.
According to a report from talkSPORT, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Newcastle United are keen on the 23-year-old Brazilian striker. However, journalist Ben Jacobs claims that Chelsea are not exploring a deal for the South American and they have not held any transfer talks to sign him.
The update will certainly come as a major boost for Liverpool, who are looking to improve their attacking unit.
Liverpool need a quality striker
The Reds need to sign a reliable striker in the summer, and Joao Pedro could be an alternative to Darwin Nunez.
The former Benfica striker has failed to live up to expectations since the big-money move to Liverpool, and they should look to replace him in the summer. Pedro could be the ideal acquisition for them. The 23-year-old has impressed in the Premier League, and he has 10 goals and six assists for Brighton in the league this season. His numbers are likely to improve when he is playing in a better team alongside world-class players.
Liverpool have won the league title this season, and they will look to do well next year as well. They need to keep improving. Signing a reliable centre forward will be one of the priorities.
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Joao Pedro is on the radar of Liverpool. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Pedro is highly rated, and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has hailed him as a “great leader” recently. He could be the ideal fit for Liverpool in terms of his personality as well as footballing ability.
However, he is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition. Brighton paid £30 million to sign, and they will look to make a substantial profit. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.