Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United is dirty by Moisses Caicedo de Chelsea. (Sto Forster / Getty Images photo)
Chelsea and Newcastle United are interested in signing Brighton Joao Pedro striker during the summer transfer window.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle has already “approached” the Premier League club concerning a move for the 23 -year -old Brazilian striker. Meanwhile, the player is “much appreciated” from Chelsea, and it will be interesting to see if he decides to present an offer to sign it.
🚨🔵 Understand that Chelsea A João Pedro by Brighton as one of the targets on their limited list for this summer, much appreciated.
The first contacts took place to be informed of the situation because João can leave this summer.
⚪️⚫️ Newcastle has already approached Brighton this week. pic.twitter.com/x98wsan37i
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) June 18, 2025
Where will Pedro end?
Chelsea needs more depth in the attack unit. Pedro could support Nicolas Jackson during the attack next season. The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in England will be quite exciting for the player. It would be a huge step in place in his career, and he could test himself at a high level.
Meanwhile, Ben Jacobs also confirmed that Newcastle was pushing to sign the player. Chelsea considers him an alternative to Christopher Nkunku, who should leave the club this summer. Pedro scored 10 goals and collected seven assists last season.
Chelsea added Joao Pedro as a single option, but Newcastle is still the only club engaged in talks yet.
Pedro only discussed in mid-June after the arrival of Liam Delap, Chelsea looking for a different attack profile from another with the expectation that Christopher Nkunku leaves. pic.twitter.com/p4anzrdcrb
– Ben Jacobs (@jacobsben) June 18, 2025
Chelsea and Newcastle need Joao Pedro
Chelsea obtained a qualification in the Champions League for the next season, and they will seek to fight for major trophies. They need more quality on the side in order to correspond to the European elite. They could have an advantage in the race because the player wants to live in London.
Likewise, Newcastle will also participate in the Champions League. They were too dependent on Alexander Isak, and he needs more support in the attack.
It is fair to assume that the two clubs will have to pay a premium to sign the player. It is very well assessed in Brighton, and they have no pressure to sell it. They will not let him live under their conditions, and the two clubs will have to pay a substantial sum of money in order to conclude the agreement.
