Liverpool and Newcastle United have been duking it out this summer due to the former’s interest in Alexander Isak, but a Brazil star has sparked a fresh row between the two clubs. A fierce transfer battle is set to ensue between the two Premier League sides, and it seems the Magpies have the early edge in the race.
The Merseyside giants’ interest in Isak has irritated Newcastle this summer, and the Reds are refusing to give up on the prospect of signing him.
The Swede is the top target for Liverpool, who want to sign a top-class number 9 for big money despite being on the verge of spending a British record fee for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz.
However, a Brazil forward is now set to become the next reason for Liverpool and Newcastle to go into a transfer battle in the ongoing summer window.
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Brazil forward chooses Newcastle United over Liverpool this summer
Joao Pedro will leave Brighton this summer as several top Premier League clubs are interested in getting their hands on the 23-year-old Brazil star.
Liverpool are monitoring his situation and are prepared to move once they finalise the sale of Darwin Nunez in the ongoing transfer window.
However, Newcastle have stolen a march on the Merseyside giants in the chase to sign the Brighton forward this summer.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the striker would be ready to move to Newcastle if they work out an agreement with Brighton.
It appears, Pedro is sold on a move to Newcastle and is waiting for the two clubs to finalise a deal over a fee.
However, negotiations are going to be complicated as Brighton want between £50m and £60m before sanctioning his sale.
Newcastle do not want to pay such large sums for Pedro and will try to negotiate down the price in the coming weeks.
