Chelsea interested in Brighton forward Joao Pedro

Chelsea are interested in Brighton forward Joao Pedro, with the player eager to hold talks with Stamford Bridge officials if the two clubs can agree on a transfer fee, according to Sky Sports News.

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler expressed optimism about working with Pedro next season

However, several clubs are said to be eyeing the Brazilian, including Liverpool and Manchester United.

It is believed that Brighton would require a fee of around £50million to consider selling Pedro, who still has three years remaining on his contract.

The club paid a then-record £30million for him two years ago. As of now, the Seagulls have not received any formal offers for Pedro.

In addition to Pedro, Chelsea are also reportedly interested in Liam Delap, Viktor Gyökeres, and Benjamin Seško, while maintaining a long-term interest in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.

Pedro is set to miss Brighton’s final home game of the season against Tottenham tomorrow.

This follows an altercation with a teammate during training earlier this month, which also led to him being omitted from the matchday squad for Monday’s win against Liverpool.

The Seagulls have not received any formal offers for Pedro

“With Joao we had a small issue in training, the type which isn’t uncommon from time to time in all football clubs. We dealt with it internally and the matter is closed,” said head coach Fabian Hurzeler.

“Joao is an incredible football player, he’s a match-winner for us, he’s a great player and that’s why we invested in him.

“But there are principles that are non-negotiable and count for everyone – that everyone has to stick to – where we don’t make any compromises.”

The 23-year-old has netted 10 Premier League goals for the Seagulls this season.