Chelsea’s striking options have been bolstered by the capture of Joao Pedro, with the Brazil international set to undergo a medical before linking up with his new teammates at the Club World Cup in the United States. The deal with Brighton reportedly exceeds £50 million, and Pedro has committed to Stamford Bridge until 2032.
This summer’s attacking overhaul began with Liam Delap’s move from Ipswich Town for £30 million. The 22-year-old has already found the net in the Club World Cup, and Enzo Maresca now has three forward talents to rotate through the season.
Pedro arrives having notched 19 goals in 58 Premier League appearances across two seasons at Brighton. His overall record of 30 goals in 70 outings for the Seagulls earned him three Brazil caps, though he’s still chasing his first international strike.
With Nicolas Jackson’s future up in the air after inconsistent spells, Arsenal’s reported interest in him adds another twist. Jackson managed 30 goals in 80 games but faces stiff competition from Pedro, Delap and the incoming Jamie Gittens, whose £55 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund is set to conclude soon.
A statistical snapshot highlights the trio’s Premier League returns so far this century:
- Joao Pedro – 22 goals, 10 assists in 89 games
- Nicolas Jackson – 24 goals, 10 assists in 65 games
- Liam Delap – 12 goals, 2 assists in 39 games
Another forward reinforcement may follow once Gittens completes his medical; he could travel to the Club World Cup later this week after featuring for Dortmund in the same competition. This flurry of deals underscores Chelsea’s ambition to reshape their attack for the coming campaign.