Chelsea and Newcastle United are interested in signing Brighton striker Joan Pedro during the summer transfer period.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle has already approached the Premier League club about the moves of the 23-year-old Brazilian striker. Meanwhile, the player is highly regarded by Chelsea and it will be interesting to see if he has decided to put forward an offer to sign him.
Where will Pedro go?
Chelsea need more depth in their attacking units. Pedro was able to support Nicholas Jackson in offense next season. The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the UK is extremely exciting for players. It was a big step in his career and he can test himself at a high level.
Meanwhile, Ben Jacobs also confirmed that Newcastle is pushing players to sign. Chelsea sees him as an alternative to Christopher Nukank, who is likely to leave the club this summer.
Chelsea and Newcastle need Joan Pedro
Chelsea have secured qualifying for the Champions League next season, and they are aiming to compete for the major trophies. To match the European elite, more quality is needed on the side.
Similarly, Newcastle will also compete in the Champions League. They are overly dependent on Alexander Isaac, and he needs more support in the attack.
It is fair to assume that both clubs must pay a premium to sign a player. He is highly rated in Brighton and they are not under pressure to sell him. They can only live on their terms and the two clubs must pay a considerable amount to complete the transaction.