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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring his team’s … More first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Leicester City FC at Amex Stadium on April 12, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) Getty Images Joao Pedro enjoyed an excellent 2024/25 season. The Brazilian forward was a key figure for Brighton, registering 16 goals and assists in 27 Premier League appearances. These numbers were enough to attract the attention of Chelsea and Newcastle United with both clubs interested in signing Pedro this summer. Recent reports claim Chelsea and Newcastle have opened talks with Brighton over a move for the 23-year-old. Liverpool has also been mentioned as another club that could get involved in the race to sign Pedro who is ready to take the next step in his development. He is a high-potential attacker. Chelsea’s forward #09 Liam Delap scores his team’s second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 … More Group D football match between Tunis’ Esperance Sportive de Tunis and England’s Chelsea at the Lincoln Financial Field stadium in Philadelphia on June 24, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Chelsea has already signed Liam Delap this summer with the young Englishman already making an impression for his new team at the 2025 Club World Cup. Newcastle, meanwhile, is intent on strengthening its forward line for the new season. After missing out on Bryan Mbeumo, Pedro has been identified as a target. Pedro isn’t just a goal threat in and around the opposition penalty area. Indeed, the 23-year-old is extremely versatile and is comfortable playing a number of different roles across the forward line. Pedro operated…

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