MusaAccording to The Athletic, the Brazilian international is traveling to the United States for a medical before linking up with Chelsea, following the agreement of a transfer deal worth over £50 million ($69 million).
Pedro, who joined Brighton from Watford for a then-club-record £30 million two years ago, netted 30 goals in 70 appearances for the Seagulls. However, the 23-year-old was left out of Brighton’s final two matches of the season after a training-ground dispute with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke.
FIFA has set a July 3 deadline for clubs in the Club World Cup knockout stage to register new players for the tournament.
Chelsea could also secure the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens by then, with a deal reportedly worth up to €65 million ($76 million) for the 20-year-old agreed on Saturday.
The Blues have already bolstered their squad this summer with the additions of striker Liam Delap, midfielder Dario Essugo, and defender Mamadou Sarr. Additionally, 18-year-old Brazilian sensation Estevao Willian is set to join the Premier League giants after his Club World Cup campaign.
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