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Newcastle Weigh High-Stakes Move for Brighton’s Joao Pedro

Brighton set price as Newcastle renew interest

Newcastle United’s pursuit of Joao Pedro has resurfaced with urgency, but this time the price has shifted dramatically. As reported by Football Insider, Brighton are prepared to sell the Brazilian forward for £50–60 million — nearly double the £30 million they paid Watford just a year ago.

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Pedro, 23, is now firmly on Newcastle’s summer shortlist after their hopes of landing Bryan Mbeumo diminished due to strong links with Manchester United. With Champions League qualification secured for the 2025–26 season, the Magpies are said to have unlocked additional funds to reshape their attacking options.

Pedro’s impact raises valuation

Pedro’s numbers underline his growing value. With 30 goals and 10 assists in 70 appearances for the Seagulls — 19 of them in the Premier League — Brighton’s valuation is more than just economic opportunism. This is a club that has made an art of buying smart and selling high.

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Newcastle’s forward planning under scrutiny

Newcastle had previously shown strong interest in Pedro before his move to Brighton but failed to close a deal. The current interest suggests a rekindling of that long-term admiration, now with higher stakes.

Whether that admiration turns into a formal bid remains to be seen, especially given Brighton’s track record of extracting full value.

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Pedro is undoubtedly talented, but £60 million? That’s not just a fee, that’s a statement. And not necessarily the right one.

Newcastle missed out on him last time for a reason. Brighton swooped in, paid £30 million, and fair play — they’ve developed him well. But doubling that price just a season later, even for a player with Pedro’s attacking return, feels like a textbook Brighton sale: calculated, profitable, and maybe too clever for its own good.

Yes, the 19 Premier League goals catch the eye. But what Newcastle need right now is consistency and system fit, not another flair-forward who may or may not gel with Isak. For that money, fans will want someone who lifts the squad immediately, not a rotation piece or a development project.

There’s also the concern of being caught in the Brighton valuation trap — a club that rarely loses a negotiation. Pedro might be worth the risk at £40 million. At £60 million, it becomes a gamble the club cannot afford to lose.