Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Chelsea are getting closer to securing the signature of Brighton & Hove Albion's talented young striker, Joao Pedro."Joao Pedro to Chelsea, here we go ! An agreement was reached between the clubs for a fee of more than 50 million pounds sterling. Joao will leave on Tuesday to undergo a medical and sign a contract, ready for the FIFA Club World Cup," Romano wrote on his X account, quoted in.
Joao Pedro, a 23-year-old Brazilian, is the Blues' top target to strengthen their attack starting in the 2025-2026 season.Joao Pedro has shown impressive performances since joining Brighton from Watford in July 2023.
In two seasons with the Seagulls , he recorded 30 goals and 10 assists from 70 appearances in all competitions, making him one of the most promising young strikers in the Premier League.In the 2024-2025 season, although his goal tally has slightly decreased to 10 goals and seven assists in 30 games, his contribution remains significant for Brighton which has attracted the attention of big clubs.Joao Pedro has also made three appearances for the Brazil national team, although he has not scored a goal for the Selecao.Chelsea, under coach Enzo Maresca, are building a long-term squad with a focus on high-quality young players.Despite bringing in Liam Delap from Ipswich Town and having Nicolas Jackson and young talents such as Estevao Willian, the Blues are still looking for a striker who has proven consistent in the Premier League.Joao Pedro's move to Stamford Bridge is expected to be part of Chelsea's strategy to build a team that is competitive in all competitions.
