Liverpool are reportedly in a battle with Arsenal over a deal to signal Brighton and Hove Albion star Joao Pedro, as per switch journalist Graeme Bailey.
After appointing Arne Slot as the brand new supervisor final summer time, the Reds loved a stellar first half of this season. They have been even dreaming about successful the quadruple at one stage.
Nevertheless, Liverpool’s type has dropped in current weeks as after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Plymouth Argyle, they did not safe their place within the quarterfinal of the Champions League.
Final weekend, they misplaced the Carabao Cup ultimate to Newcastle United. Due to this fact, Slot’s aspect can solely finish the season with the Premier League title, they’re at the moment on the prime of the desk with a 12-point lead.
Now, on TBR Soccer, Bailey says that Slot is eager on strengthening the frontline by signing a brand new striker with Pedro on his wishlist. Due to this fact, the Reds might make a concrete method to lure him to Anfield within the upcoming switch window.
Battle
The 23-year-old, valued at round £42m by Transfermarkt, has a contract till 2028 with the Seagulls. He has no launch clause in his deal so Fabian Hurzele’s aspect are in a powerful place to demand an enormous price if they’re compelled to cash-in on him this summer time.
The journalist claims Liverpool aren’t the one membership within the Brazilian as Arsenal and Chelsea are additionally eager on luring him away from AMEX Stadium.
The Gunners are mentioned to be planning to rent a brand new striker this summer time to lastly win the Premier League. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are the 2 centre-forward choices the Gunners at the moment have however neither has managed to showcase that they’d have the ability to assist the North London membership obtain their lofty ambitions. Now, each have picked up season-ending accidents.
Pedro is a flexible ahead as he’s snug within the centre-forward and the left wing place, furthermore, he can present cowl within the attacking midfield place if wanted.
The previous Watford man has displayed spectacular performances within the Premier League this season and consequently, he has been chosen to play for Brazil on this worldwide break.
Pedro is a Premier League confirmed participant so he may be a shrewd acquisition for Arsenal or Liverpool if both membership buy him this summer time.
