Arsenal might launch the offensive on fellow Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion this summer to sign Joao Pedro, valued at £50 million.
According to a report by Football Transfers, Joao Pedro is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are preparing to part ways with Eddie Nketiah amid the Englishman’s links with Marseille. Pedro has thus emerged as a viable target, with Brighton & Hove Albion demanding around £50 million to part ways with the Brazilian international in the summer transfer window.
How has Joao Pedro fared at Brighton & Hove Albion?
Joao Pedro has established himself as one of the best young attacking prospects in the Premier League since joining Brighton & Hove Albion from Watford last summer. The youngster embarked on his second adventure in the Premier League after previously playing in the top flight with Watford.
The 22-year-old was a top-class addition to the Brighton & Hove Albion squad as he amassed 20 goals and three assists in 40 appearances across all competitions in his debut season in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Joao Pedro’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
The latest update has revealed that Arsenal might launch the offensive to sign the Brazilian international in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion will demand around £50 million to part ways with the young and versatile attacker.
London calling?
Arsenal’s interest in Joao Pedro is understandable. The Gunners are ready to part ways with Eddie Nketiah in the final month of the summer transfer window, with Marseille reportedly closing in on securing his services. So, Arsenal must sign a replacement, with several candidates emerging on the North London club’s radar.
Recent reports have linked Arsenal with well-known strikers like Victor Osimhen, among others. However, Pedro is also a viable target for the North London club, considering he already has experience in the Premier League. However, Brighton & Hove Albion’s asking price of £50 million might pose a problem for Arsenal.
The Gunners are keen on signing a midfielder before the summer transfer window shuts down. So, it is unclear if Arsenal will be open to coughing up £50 million to secure Joao Pedro’s services in the coming weeks.
