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Chelsea confirm £60m Pedro signing from Brighton

Chelsea have confirmed the £60m signing of Brighton striker Joao Pedro ahead of their Club World Cup quarter-final tie with Palmeiras.

Pedro completes Chelsea medical - could play CWC quarter-final

Joao Pedro has reportedly completed his Chelsea medical in the United States, with the Blues ready to finalise a £60 million ($82.6m) deal with Brighton. The 23-year-old is set to sign a contract until 2032, and could be thrown straight into action at the Club World Cup, as Enzo Maresca accelerates efforts to strengthen his squad during the tournament.

Chelsea spending big on Gittens & Pedro is smart business

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Chelsea reach agreement to sign Pedro for £50m

Chelsea are set to complete a deal for Brighton forward Joao Pedro and will add the Brazilian to their Club World Cup squad in the United States.

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Pedro chooses next club amid Chelsea and Newcastle battle

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.

Chelsea and Newcastle learn Brighton's Pedro asking price

Chelsea and Newcastle United learned about Joao Pedro's asking price after the Magpies saw an ambitious £50 million ($68m) offer rejected by Brighton. Despite signing Liam Delap from Ipswich, the Blues are still looking for more forwards, while Eddie Howe is yet to complete his first signing of the summer transfer window.

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Bid rejected! Newcastle fail in £50m swoop for PL striker

Newcastle United have seen a bold £50 million ($68m) offer for Brighton star Joao Pedro rejected, with Chelsea also circling the Brazilian forward. The Magpies are expected to return with an improved bid, but face stiff competition in the market for one of the Premier League’s most versatile and in-demand attackers.

Newcastle fail with £120m worth of offers for three targets

Newcastle United’s summer transfer window has hit a significant snag after three transfer bids, amounting to a combined £120 million ($165m), were rejected. The Magpies, eager to bolster their squad ahead of a return to the Champions League, had targeted Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Joao Pedro, and Burnley’s James Trafford. However, none of their initial offers have succeeded.