Chelsea are exploring a deal for Brighton striker Joao Pedro who will be allowed to leave this summer.
The 23-year old missed Brighton’s game against Liverpool on Monday after a training ground altercation with teammate Jan Paul Van Hecke.
Chelsea are among a number of teams interested but it is understood they held a meeting on Tuesday regarding the Brazilian who cost £30million from Watford in 2023.
Chelsea would be willing to offer around £50million with the possibility of other players being offered in the deal, potentially even on loan.
Chelsea want to add a striker this summer and have held meetings over a move for Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap also.
The 22-year old has a £30million relegation clause and is also wanted by Manchester United, notably, as well as Newcastle and Everton, among several others.
Chelsea are exploring a deal for striker Joao Pedro who will be allowed to leave this summer
Chelsea would be willing to pay around £50million with other players potentially being offered
Chelsea want to add a striker this summer and have held meetings for Ipswich’s Liam Delap
Meanwhile, Brighton have agreed to sign PSV Eindhoven defender Olivier Boscagli.
The 27-year old will join on a free once his contract ends with the Dutch champions next month.
Brighton had tried to sign the Monaco-born left-footer last summer but had an £8m offer rejected.
Brighton, who have also agreed to sign Tommy Watson from Sunderland, are pursuing a deal to sign highly rated 17-year old Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas which could see Abdallah Sima go the other way.
They have also made offers for Botafogo left-back Cuiabano. The 22-year old has previously been a target for Fenerbahce.