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Joao Pedro decides! In-demand star chooses next club as Chelsea and Newcastle battle over £60m Brighton forward

<p>Pedro is edging closer to a Chelsea transfer after making the Blues his preferred destination, as per <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14857333/Joao-Pedro-makes-decision-future-Chelsea-58m-bid-Brighton-star-rejected-amid-Newcastle-interest.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. Newcastle made two separate approaches earlier this summer, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bid-rejected-newcastle-ambitious-gbp50m-premier-league-striker-rival-chelsea-interest/blt3b79978e1224f6a7" target="_blank">both were turned down by Brighton</a>. Chelsea’s latest bid of £58 million was also rejected, yet talks remain ongoing with optimism that a deal could be struck above the £60 million mark, while the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-newcastle-learn-joao-pedro-asking-price-brighton-bidding-war-rejected-gbp50m-bid/bltc669f97bce44e71e" target="_blank">Seagulls continue to hold out for £60 million ($82m)</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-hijack-newcastle-joao-pedro-bid-blues-eye-gbp60m-brighton-star-amid-jamie-gittens-saga/blt6538c4459120142e" target="_blank">Chelsea are focused on securing Pedro’s signature</a> as part of their aggressive summer overhaul as per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1939225321900818921" target="_blank">transfer guru Fabrizio Romano</a>. The Blues have almost finalised a move for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/player/j-gittens/c2mwg1uhug0pbgl72uf9b927e" target="_blank">Borussia Dortmund winger Gittens</a> and previously brought in Liam Delap. Newcastle remain interested but face losing out due to Chelsea’s momentum and Pedro’s clear preference. Brighton, meanwhile, are preparing for life without their star attacker.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Pedro joined Brighton from Watford in 2023 and has since emerged as one of the Premier League’s most versatile young forwards. In 70 appearances for the Seagulls, he has scored 30 goals across all competitions, showcasing an ability to play as a striker, second forward, or wide attacker. Additionally, the Brazilian has scored 20 goals in all competitions in the 2024/25 season, including 10 in the Premier League — his best domestic return to date.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Chelsea will now aim to reach an agreement with Brighton by sweetening their offer and finalising personal terms with the player. With Newcastle’s interest fading and Pedro pushing for the move, a deal could be finalised swiftly. Brighton, for their part, are unlikely to budge on their £60m valuation as they look to maximise the fee for one of their top assets.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PEDRO?

Joao Pedro decides! In-demand star chooses next club as Chelsea and Newcastle battle over £60m Brighton forward | Goal.com

Joao Pedro has made his preference clear amid a high-profile tug-of-war between Chelsea and Newcastle. The £60 million-rated Brighton star is leaning toward a move to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea intensifying negotiations after their initial £58 million bid was rebuffed by the Seagulls. The Brazilian forward is now the Blues’ top target after they seal the deal for Jamie Gittens.