Chelsea have reportedly initiated negotiations with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign forward Joao Pedro for €60 million. They are working to complete the transfer before the Club World Cup in June. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward has 10 goals and seven assists in the Premier League this season, and is being eyed as a possible inclusion for the Blues.
Though the club are reportedly interested, not many supporters have been optimistic about signing the player. According to the fans, Pedro is not a better choice than present striker Nicolas Jackson, who has posted 10 goals and five assists in the league this season.
While Pedro’s Premier League experience and versatility are touted, there are doubts with some fans over the €60 million tag. This is particularly in view of the club’s hefty expenditure in the recent windows. They complained with comments like these:
Brighton has someone’s nude, you can’t tell me otherwise.
Joao is a good player, is he what we need right now, No? Not clinical, not always fit, not physical enough,
Nkunku 2.0
— Kings Treasure House (@wisrev) May 23, 2025
I think he's bang average and if we spend 70 million on him ahead of spending 60 million on osimhen that the board needs their heads examined
— Gary Smith (@gamerpandagary) May 23, 2025
One fan said:
“I rather sign Mateta tbh”
Another complained:
“I am disappointed that the club is looking towards this direction. Is there a pact between the two clubs? We need a high profile striker ffs!”
A third agreed:
“I have nothing to say. Our club is not serious about getting a ST.”
This fan had different thoughts:
“Honestly, I haven’t got much against him as a player. He’s decent. I just can’t stand Brighton and wish we wouldn’t do business with them…”
Another fan asked for a different target:
“Can’t that money get Gyokeres ? 🌚”
This fan had another player in mind:
“This money can bring in Oshimen we have his profile a lot in our team. We need a proper center back and a right winger and a striker and we will win the league easily.”
Journalist Insists Chelsea Have Not Held Talks With Joao Pedro
Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that the Blues have no interest in Joao Pedro. Despite rumours linking Chelsea to a move for the striker, the journalist’s new report has insisted that they are unfounded.
According to Jacobs, talks have not been held with Brighton regarding Pedro, and there are no plans to explore a deal for his services. This means the Blues are focused on other targets, like Victor Osimhen or Hugo Ekitike, both of whom have been linked to the Bridge in recent times.