London, England – Chelsea dey prepare big offer wey fit pass £50 million for Brighton star Joao Pedro as dem wan beat Liverpool to sign am before di summer transfer window open.
According to reports, Chelsea don put together offer wey include cash and at least one player to convince Brighton to part with Pedro, wey don shine for di club dis season. Di Brazilian forward don score 10 goals and provide 7 assists in 30 appearances for Brighton so far.
Fabrizio Romano confirm say di 23-year-old player dey open to leaving Brighton as he seeks new chapter for him career. “Top Premier League clubs dey aware say Pedro fit leave Brighton dis summer as dem fit agree transfer fee around €70 million (£59 million),” Romano tok for him report, but e continue say di final decision dey for Brighton hands.
Chelsea show serious interest in Pedro after dem held meeting with Brighton to discuss how dem fit bring am to Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, dey look for new No. 9 to challenge Nicolas Jackson and Pedro don come up as di ideal candidate.
Meanwhile, Liverpool too dey target Pedro as replacement for Darwin Nunez, wey no don perform at di level expected. Coach Arne Slot dey frustrated with Nunez’ wastefulness, and sources confirm say Liverpool don also consider Pedro for di attacking position.
Pedro no dey train with Brighton first-team after altercation with team-mate Jan Paul van Hecke, and di club don banish am from di squad since May 15. Dis incident don further intensify di competition between Chelsea and Liverpool for his signature.
If Chelsea no fit sign Pedro, dem fit turn their attention to Liam Delap from Ipswich Town as alternative. Delap had been linked with a move to Manchester United, but dat deal dey shaky now wey United no get European football to offer.
As di transfer market dey heat up, di pressure dey increase on Liverpool to act fast if dem wan secure Pedro before Chelsea make their move. Di coming weeks go determine di future of dis exciting young talent.
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