Negotiations Arise between Newcastle and Brighton over Prospective Transfers of Joao Pedro
Get the lowdown on the latest transfer rumors swirling around Newcastle United! It seems the Magpies are eyeing a move for Joao Pedro, currently with Brighton & Hove Albion.
This potential transfer is on the table as Newcastle's pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo fell flat, and they're hoping to seal this deal swiftly. However, Brighton isn't in any rush to let go of Pedro, who still has three years left on his contract. The Seagulls aren't willing to part with him for less than £60 million, according to the grapevine.
Brighton's recent signing of Charalampos Kostoulas could hint that Pedro might be on his way out, but Newcastle is taking a cautious approach, given that other Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the situation.
Interestingly, Eddie Howe showed interest in Pedro back in 2022 when he was with Watford, but Newcastle made a beeline for Alexander Isak instead. Pedro scored 10 goals and dished out 7 assists in 2024/25, making him an attractive target for top-tier clubs like Newcastle [1][2][4][5][3].
But here's the kicker: Newcastle isn't the only team interested in Pedro. Chelsea is also sniffing around, potentially preparing a concrete bid. However, at this juncture, Newcastle is considered the frontrunner in this transfer tussle. But there's a bit of a catch – financial fair play issues could come into play, giving Chelsea an edge in the race for Pedro [4].
Stay tuned as this transfer saga continues to unfold! Will Newcastle pull off the signing, or will Chelsea steal the show? Only time will tell!
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- Joao Pedro's impressive performance in this season's European football leagues, including scoring 10 goals and providing 7 assists, has caught the attention of top-tier clubs like Newcastle United and Chelsea.
- Despite Newcastle being considered the frontrunner in Joao Pedro's transfer, financial fair play issues could potentially give Chelsea an advantage in the race for the Brighton striker.
