Chelsea are currently competing in the Club World Cup with Enzo Maresca’s squad preparing for a quarter-final clash against Palmeiras on July 5. While focus remains on that fixture, the club is also planning for next season. Chelsea are close to announcing the Jamie Gittens deal, and as reported by Fabrizio Romano, the West London club have now “intensified talks” to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton.
Chelsea Balance Club World Cup and Transfer Plans
Gittens Deal Close as Joao Pedro Talks Intensify
Chelsea ended the 2024/25 season positively, qualifying for the Champions League and winning the Europa Conference League. They continued their momentum, defeating Benfica to reach the last 8 of the Club World Cup.
The Stamford Bridge club has agreed a £55 million fee for Jamie Gittens, with the main part of the medical completed on June 28, as reported by Romano.
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Maresca’s men are wasting no time in moving on to their next target, and that is Joao Pedro of Brighton. His latest update reveals that Chelsea are intensifying talks to advance on a deal for the versatile Brazilian attacker, who has been linked with a move to Newcastle. The Magpies have had two proposals rejected for Pedro, and Chelsea are now pushing to complete a deal.
Qualities Joao Pedro Brings
The versatile Brazilian attacker scored 10 goals in 27 Premier League games and provided six assists, making him a vital outlet for Brighton last season. His versatility would be a great asset for the Blues next season, as he can play anywhere in attack, including a more withdrawn role.
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His ability to press from the front and find pockets of space would make him a creative outlet for Chelsea to progress their attacks. But is the 23-year-old truly what Chelsea needs right now?
