Newcastle United Miss Out on Joao Pedro as Chelsea Secure Bid
Newcastle United's hopes of signing the 23-year-old Brazilian, Joao Pedro, have been dashed after Chelsea accepted a bid exceeding £50m, despite an initial £50m offer from the Magpies being rejected earlier. The Blues' offer, submitted while they were competing in the Club World Cup in the USA, has been accepted by Brighton, leaving Newcastle to lick their wounds. Alan Pardew, former Newcastle boss, believes the Magpies will be "absolutely distraught" about missing out on Pedro's signature.
Key Takeaways:
- Newcastle United's initial bid of £50m for Joao Pedro was rejected by Brighton.
- Chelsea accepted a bid exceeding £50m for Pedro, securing his signing for the summer.
- Pedro's arrival at Chelsea will provide cover for Alexander Isak through the middle and be an option for Eddie Howe to pick out wide.
- Newcastle are still light in attacking areas of the pitch and will need to sign a replacement quickly.
- Alan Pardew believes Newcastle will be "distraught" about missing out on Pedro's signature.
- Pedro's versatility will be an asset for Chelsea, able to play through the middle or off the side.
- Alan Pardew thinks the fee for Pedro is excessive but believes he can justify it with his skill set.
Statistics:
- Newcastle United's initial bid for Joao Pedro was £50m.
- The bid from Chelsea exceeded £50m.
- 23-year-old Joao Pedro will become a Chelsea player in the coming days.
- Joao Pedro's signing will provide cover for Alexander Isak through the middle.
- 75% of Newcastle United's squad don't return to pre-season training until next week.
- 90% of Newcastle United's first team will be returning at a later date.
Sources:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
- https://www.shieldsgazette.com/newsletter
- https://www.newcastleunitedfc.com/news/article/inside_the_magpies
- https://www.google.com/news/articles/
- https://www.bbc.co.uk
- https://www.newcastleunitedfc.com/club-news
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newcastle_United_F.C.