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Newcastle in transfer blow as Premier League rival steps up chase for Brighton star

Chelsea will rival Newcastle for the signing of their top summer target Joao Pedro, talkSPORT understands. The Blues view the Brighton striker as an excellent fit in their system as they look to steal a march on the Magpies. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is desperate to bring Pedro to St James’ ParkAFP The Seagulls have already knocked back two offers for the ex-Watford star, with the Magpies having a £50m bid rejected. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has made Pedro – valued at more than £60million – his top forward target and the Toon are expected to increase their bid. But Chelsea are also keen on landing the Brazilian international, with it understood that they are optimistic of securing his services should they pursue a deal. Howe’s side have been pursuing a move for Pedro since May, with Chelsea only entering the race earlier this month. Pedro, who has also been considered by Liverpool in the window, is believed to have expressed a desire to leave the Amex this summer and Howe has been a long-term admirer of the forward. The 23-year-old’s willingness to play as a striker, No.10 or out wide appeals to the ex-Bournemouth manager. Should Pedro make the switch to Newcastle, he would become the club’s third Brazilian on the books alongside Joelinton and captain Bruno Guimaraes. Pedro joined Brighton from Watford in May 2023 for a club-record fee of £30m and looks set to make a hefty profit should he depart the Seagulls this summer. The Brazilian netted an impressive 20 goals from 40 appearances across all competitions in his debut season at Brighton. Of his 20 strikes, nine were scored in the Premier League, while five came via the FA Cup and an additional six in the Seagulls’ Europa League campaign. GettyBrighton are looking to maximise their profit on Pedro[/caption] He then reached double figures in the league for the first time in the 2024/25 season with ten Premier League goals. However, it was not a season without drama. During a clash against Brentford in December, Pedro avoided a red card despite attempting to elbow an opponent. Pedro looked to race away from Brentford’s Yehor Yarmoliuk, but the Bees midfielder held back his rival by pulling on his shirt. The act enraged Pedro and he threw an elbow in Yarmoliuk’s direction but missed him completely. Luckily for the Brazilian, he escaped any punishment as the VAR deemed it was not a red card offence. The Brazilian has enjoyed two fruitful seasons with the Seagulls Pedro also missed a stretch of five games towards the end of the season. A red card suspension due to lashing out at Brentford’s Nathan Collins in April accounted for three of the games. But he missed the final two games following a training ground row with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke. Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler confirmed an incident had taken place but tried to downplay the severity of it. “With Joao we had a small issue in training, a type which isn’t uncommon from time to time in all football clubs,” Hurzeler said in May. “We dealt with it internally, and the matter is closed.” Watch the FIFA Club World Cup for FREE on DAZN *If you click on a link in this Box Out we will earn affiliate revenue This year’s FIFA Club World Cup will see the top teams from around the world competing to be crowned champions. Here’s how to watch every game for free on DAZN: Sign Up: Go to the DAZN website and create a free account Select Your Package: Choose the free standard coverage Enjoy the Action: Watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup free on DAZN From Harry Kane to Erling Haaland, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be packed with the most exciting football from the world’s top talent. Sign up to DAZN now and watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup for free

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Newcastle in transfer blow as Premier League rival steps up chase for Brighton star

Chelsea will rival Newcastle for the signing of their top summer target Joao Pedro, talkSPORT understands.

The Blues view the Brighton striker as an excellent fit in their system as they look to steal a march on the Magpies.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is desperate to bring Pedro to St James’ Park

The Seagulls have already knocked back two offers for the ex-Watford star, with the Magpies having a £50m bid rejected.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has made Pedro – valued at more than £60million – his top forward target and the Toon are expected to increase their bid.

But Chelsea are also keen on landing the Brazilian international, with it understood that they are optimistic of securing his services should they pursue a deal.

Howe’s side have been pursuing a move for Pedro since May, with Chelsea only entering the race earlier this month.

Pedro, who has also been considered by Liverpool in the window, is believed to have expressed a desire to leave the Amex this summer and Howe has been a long-term admirer of the forward.

The 23-year-old’s willingness to play as a striker, No.10 or out wide appeals to the ex-Bournemouth manager.

Should Pedro make the switch to Newcastle, he would become the club’s third Brazilian on the books alongside Joelinton and captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Pedro joined Brighton from Watford in May 2023 for a club-record fee of £30m and looks set to make a hefty profit should he depart the Seagulls this summer.

The Brazilian netted an impressive 20 goals from 40 appearances across all competitions in his debut season at Brighton.

Of his 20 strikes, nine were scored in the Premier League, while five came via the FA Cup and an additional six in the Seagulls’ Europa League campaign.

Brighton are looking to maximise their profit on Pedro[/caption]

He then reached double figures in the league for the first time in the 2024/25 season with ten Premier League goals.

However, it was not a season without drama.

During a clash against Brentford in December, Pedro avoided a red card despite attempting to elbow an opponent.

Pedro looked to race away from Brentford’s Yehor Yarmoliuk, but the Bees midfielder held back his rival by pulling on his shirt.

The act enraged Pedro and he threw an elbow in Yarmoliuk’s direction but missed him completely.

Luckily for the Brazilian, he escaped any punishment as the VAR deemed it was not a red card offence.

The Brazilian has enjoyed two fruitful seasons with the Seagulls

Pedro also missed a stretch of five games towards the end of the season.

A red card suspension due to lashing out at Brentford’s Nathan Collins in April accounted for three of the games.

But he missed the final two games following a training ground row with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke.

Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler confirmed an incident had taken place but tried to downplay the severity of it.

“With Joao we had a small issue in training, a type which isn’t uncommon from time to time in all football clubs,” Hurzeler said in May.

“We dealt with it internally, and the matter is closed.”

Watch the FIFA Club World Cup for FREE on DAZN

*If you click on a link in this Box Out we will earn affiliate revenue

This year’s FIFA Club World Cup will see the top teams from around the world competing to be crowned champions.

Here’s how to watch every game for free on DAZN:

Sign Up: Go to the DAZN website and create a free account
Select Your Package: Choose the free standard coverage
Enjoy the Action: Watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup free on DAZN

From Harry Kane to Erling Haaland, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be packed with the most exciting football from the world’s top talent.