Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Joao Pedro has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent weeks.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Newcastle United are keen on signing Joao Pedro. The South American attacker is valued at £100 million by Brighton & Hove Albion, and it will be interesting to see if his suitors are willing to pay that kind of money for him.
It is no secret that Chelsea need to bring in a quality striker, and Pedro would be a long-term investment for them. He could prove to be a quality alternative to Nicolas Jackson. The former Villarreal striker has done quite well this season, but Chelsea could certainly use an upgrade.
The Blues will be hoping to win major trophies in the coming seasons, and they need quality players at their disposal. The South American is a phenomenal talent and he has already established himself as an exciting attacker in the Premier League.
Joao Pedro will only get better with coaching and experience and he could develop into a player for Chelsea in the coming seasons. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea are prepared to break the bank for him. He will cost a premium, and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea can sign him while complying with the PSR regulations.
Liverpool and Newcastle keen on Joao Pedro
Liverpool are keen on signing Joao Pedro as well. They will need to find a quality replacement for Darwin Nunez. The Uruguay international has not been able to score goals consistently, and he will need to be replaced adequately. Pedro has proven his quality in the Premier League, and he could prove to be a solid acquisition.
Liverpool could help the Brazilian international improve further and fulfil his world-class potential. However, they will need to improve other areas of their squad as well, and spending £100 million on him might not be possible for them.
Finally, Newcastle United have been overly dependent on Alexander Isak for goals. The Swedish international needs more support in the final third, and the Brighton & Hove Albion star would be the ideal addition for them. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal across the line.
