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Chelsea and Newcastle learn Joao Pedro asking price as Brighton prepare for bidding war after rejected £50m bid

<p>According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14856535/Brighton-Joao-Pedro-Chelsea-Newcastle.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, any <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bid-rejected-newcastle-ambitious-gbp50m-premier-league-striker-rival-chelsea-interest/blt3b79978e1224f6a7" target="_blank">club that hoping to sign Pedro</a> this summer will have to shell out a whopping £60 million ($82m). With multiple English clubs keen on signing the 23-year-old, the Seagulls could witness a potential bidding war that could further increase the player's value.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Brazil international had a fruitful outing with Brighton in the 2024-25 campaign, where he scored 10 Premier League goals. The player reportedly will only be willing to move away from Amex Stadium if a team can guarantee him a place in their starting lineup. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Both Chelsea and Newcastle have qualified for the Champions League next season by finishing fourth and fifth on the table. Brighton, other hand, missed out on a place in Europe after ending the season in eighth place.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Enzo Maresca's side will be back in action on Saturday as they take on Benfica in the Club World Cup round of 16 stage. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Chelsea and Newcastle learn Joao Pedro asking price as Brighton prepare for bidding war after rejected £50m bid | Goal.com

Chelsea and Newcastle United learned about Joao Pedro&apos;s asking price after the Magpies saw an ambitious £50 million ($68m) offer getting rejected by Brighton for the Brazilian forward. Despite signing Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, the Blues are still looking for more forwards, while Eddie Howe is yet to complete his first signing of the summer transfer window.