Brighton’s star forward Joao Pedro has made his intentions clear: Chelsea is the destination he prefers, despite strong interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
The 23-year-old Brazilian striker, who has bagged 20 goals in his debut season and added 16 goal contributions in the current campaign, is reportedly keen to open talks with the Blues, citing their Champions League qualification and future potential under new boss Enzo Maresca as decisive factors.
> “I don’t care about the other clubs, I only care about Chelsea. They have so much potential and they’re going to play in the UCL next season. They are the best option for me right now,” Pedro is quoted as saying.
Chelsea are closely monitoring his situation and ready to negotiate, though Brighton are demanding a fee above £50 million. No official bids have yet been made, but a summer move is highly probable.
Meanwhile:
Liverpool, under newly appointed Arne Slot, are seeking attacking reinforcements to maintain their title-winning edge.
Manchester United, languishing in 16th place, are preparing for a massive squad overhaul under Ruben Amorim, with Pedro seen as central to their rebuild.
This transfer saga is heating up fast and could soon become a bidding war. But for now, Chelsea stand in pole position—with Pedro seemingly already envisioning life at
Stamford Bridge.
