Joao Pedro could provide an added dimension to Chelsea’s attack that complements the existing creativity shouldered by Cole Palmer

João Pedro has chosen Chelsea over Newcastle United and will sign for the club for around £50 million in time to play in the Club World Cup quarter-finals this week.

The talk around Chelsea’s supposed interest in João Pedro has suddenly become very serious very quickly, with The Athletic reporting today (Sunday) that we have agreed a transfer with Brighton & Hove Albion for a fee “in excess of £50million”.