Chelsea on verge of signing Brighton star Joao Pedro in time for Club World Cup run-in
Chelsea could land themselves a new striker ahead of crunch Club World Cup quarter-final
- Chelsea is on the verge of signing Brighton forward Joao Pedro for a fee exceeding £50m.
- Pedro has agreed personal terms and is set to sign a seven-year contract with the club.
- He is travelling to the United States for a medical and could be available for Friday's Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras in Philadelphia.
- Brighton made Pedro available for sale following a reported training ground altercation, despite previous interest from Newcastle.
- Pedro reportedly expressed a strong desire to join Chelsea once he became aware of their interest.