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Chelsea have pulled off a dramatic late move in the transfer market, hijacking a £60m striker deal that had heavily involved both Liverpool and Newcastle. The Blues’ aggressive swoop has left their Premier League rivals stunned, as they beat both clubs to one of the most sought-after forwards of the window.
Liverpool are in the market for a striker and the club have been assessing several options while still maintaining their gaze on their top target – Alexander Isak.
The Merseyside giants need to find a way to sell Darwin Nunez soon, as they need the Uruguayan to leave before they can bring in a number 9 to replace him this summer.
However, time is of the essence, and it seems Chelsea are ready to hijack a move for a striker who is on the shortlist of Liverpool and Newcastle in the ongoing window.
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Chelsea hijack Liverpool and Newcastle move for striker
Joao Pedro will leave Brighton this summer, and Newcastle United have already started negotiations with the Seagulls for his signature.
Liverpool are also interested in the forward, who is set to leave the Amex Stadium as soon as a club are ready to meet Brighton’s £60m asking price.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Pedro has emerged as a top target for Chelsea as well in the ongoing transfer window.
The striker is on Chelsea’s shortlist, and the Blues have joined the race to sign the Brighton striker this summer.
Chelsea want to sign one more striker following the arrival of Liam Delap, and Pedro is a player they are really interested in.
He would be cheaper than Hugo Ekitike and has Premier League experience, which the Frenchman doesn’t have.
The Blues are open to paying the £60m needed to snare the Brazilian away from Brighton.
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