Brighton news

Manchester United are interested in signing Brighton's Pervis Estupinan this summer and have made contact with the left-back's entourage.

Roma are planning a double swoop for Brighton's Evan Ferguson and Matt O'Riley after a positive round of talks with the Irish striker.

Rio Ferdinand's son Lorenz has signed a professional deal with Brighton after spending time in non-league football with Havant & Waterlooville.

Roma have opened talks to sign Brighton youngster Evan Ferguson on a loan deal, while not ruling out a move for the struggling Rasmus Hojlund.

Brighton are open to loaning Evan Ferguson to Roma, but are waiting for a final green light from the striker.

Bayern Munich's transfer window woes continue as Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma becomes the latest to reject a move to the Allianz Arena.

Chelsea have been slammed for "wasting money" on the "overhyped" Brighton forward Joao Pedro following his £60 million Stamford Bridge transfer.

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 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.

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 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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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.