Liverpool Want To Sign This Brigton And Hove Albion Attacker: Why Do They need Him? | OneFootball

Mick Brown on Football Insider has reported that Liverpool are interested in strengthening their attacking department in the summer transfer window and are targeting Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion as the one to sign in the upcoming summer. The forward will definitely want to move to Anfield if Liverpool comes up with a serious offer for the player.

Liverpool want to sign Joao Pedro

Pedro has been one of the best young forwards in the Premier League in the last 18 months and has shown his flair with performances while playing for Brighton & Hove Albion. He has struggled with his fitness issues during his spell, but that has not deterred him from playing well for the side when he is fit to be playing on the pitch.

His key traits include excellent ball control, agility, and a sharp eye for goal. Pedro combines physicality with technical finesse, making him a handful for defenders. His dribbling ability allows him to glide past opponents, while his composure in front of goal highlights his finishing prowess. Pedro excels in link-up play, often dropping deep to connect with midfielders, and his work rate off the ball adds defensive value. With flair, intelligence, and adaptability, he’s a modern forward thriving in the Premier League. So, he will definitely be a very good signing for Arne Slot.

Joao Pedro has scored 7 goals in 21 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Overall, Joao Pedro’s goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.41. Moreover, his total G/A (goals + assists) is 13 for this season. His goal involvement equates to 0.77 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.30. This puts Joao Pedro’s npxG output at 5.02

Will it be a good signing?

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Yankuba Minteh of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Joao Pedro during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park on March 02, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Looking into his passing aspect of the game, Pedro passes the ball roughly 28.41 times during a game with a pass completion rate of 75.47%. He also plays 1.30 key passes each game. Overall, Junqueira de Jesus’s xA (expected assists) output is 0.30 per 90 minutes.

Liverpool do need forwards given that Darwin Nunez has been inconsistent with his performances and he might leave the club. Mohamed Salah has entered the last few months of his contract and might leave for free in the summer. On the other hand, there have been a lot of rumours linking Luis Diaz away from the club.

The 23-year-old is a very good option for the Reds, and he is young enough to serve Liverpool for quite some time. However, his kills and performances have certainly attracted the attention of a number of clubs. Hence, Liverpool will definitely face competition for his signing.