Liverpool are reportedly planning to hold talks with Brighton & Hove Albion over a deal Banner Striker Joao Pedro.
Pedro, 23, has scored four goals and provided three assists in nine appearances for Brighton, impressing under new coach Fabian Horzler as he fires the Seagulls into the race for European qualification. The team currently occupies seventh place, but only three points behind Manchester City, which is in fourth place.
according to UOL SportyPedro's appearance caught the eye Liverpoolwho have made the Brazilian international one of their top transfer priorities ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The Reds expect difficult negotiations with Brighton and are therefore prepared to begin talks in the January transfer window, with a view to bringing Pedro to Anfield at the end of the season.
Liverpool's quest is further complicated by rival interest Manchester United. Erik ten Hag and Dan Ashworth are known to be huge fans of Pedro, and the Red Devils' interest is believed to remain even after both men have left the club.
Liverpool have a long history when it comes to Pedro. In the summer of 2019, they were reported to have made a final move to sign him from Fluminense ahead of a previously agreed move to the club. Watford.
There have been claims that Liverpool's hierarchy had concerns about signing players directly from South America, leading to behind-the-scenes conflict and the eventual collapse of a potential move for Pedro.
However, it now looks like they are ready to make a move for Pedro, who has undoubtedly proven himself as a player Premier League Talent since his move to Brighton.
Described as a '9.5' – a striker who enjoys dropping deep to help build attacks – Pedro's style fits perfectly with Arne Slott's tactics at Liverpool. The Dutch coach has yet to find his undisputed main striker, with Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota all seeing minutes at the top of his squad this season.
