Brighton recently rejected offers worth over £50 million from Newcastle and another Premier League club for Joao Pedro.
It seems Brighton is standing firm in their decision—kind of like how I say no to late-night snacks: tough, but necessary for financial health!
Joao Pedro – A Top Target
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe sees Pedro as a top attacking priority, and the Magpies are expected to increase their bid. Chelsea have also shown interest in signing the Brazilian forward.
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Transfer Value: Brighton has set a price tag of £70 million for Pedro.
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Versatility: The 23-year-old can play as a striker, a number 10, or on the wing—making him an appealing option for Newcastle’s manager.
Pedro joined Brighton from Watford in May 2023 for a club-record fee of £30 million. If he leaves the Seagulls this summer, it could generate a significant profit.
Impressive Stats at Brighton
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20 Goals in 40 Matches: A standout performance in his debut season.
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Goal Breakdown: 9 in the Premier League, 5 in the FA Cup, and 6 in the Europa League.
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Double Digits Again: In the 2024/25 season, Pedro scored 10 Premier League goals.
Unavoidable Drama
Pedro’s time at Brighton hasn’t been without a few incidents:
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Clash with Brentford: In December, he avoided a red card after an apparent elbowing incident.
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Suspension: He missed the final five games of the season after a training ground dispute with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke.
Seagulls head coach Fabian Hürzeler confirmed the incident but said it was handled internally.
“With Joao, sometimes there are small issues like this at football clubs,” Hürzeler said in May.
Clearly, Pedro on the pitch is a bit like me when I’m betting—fiery at times, but undeniably talented and capable of delivering brilliant, game-changing moments!