Liverpool & Manchester United In Talks With Joao Pedro Over Potential Transfer

The Brighton & Hove Albion striker could be on the move next summer

Brighton's Carlos Baleba celebrates scoring his side's first goal to level the score at 1-1 with Joao Pedro and Matt O Riley during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage / IMAGO / PA Images

According to a report, Brighton & Hove Albion striker Joao Pedro is in talks with Liverpool and Manchester United over a potential transfer.

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The Brazilian continues to be linked with a big move away from the AMEX after impressing in the Premier League as he looks to make the next step in his career.

Brighton players applaud their supporters / IMAGO / AOP.Press

Pedro has impressed on the South Coast since his £30million move from Watford and has scored 24 times in 49 appearances for the Seagulls, form that has earned him a call-up to the Brazilian national team.

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A report from Brazil is claiming that he is already in talks with both Liverpool and Manchester United, with the 23-year-old seeing himself as '100% ready to take the next step in his career and move to a big six club'.

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That's according to Trivela, who also confirmed that a transfer next summer 'is likely' with former club Fluminense entitled to 2.5% of any transfer fee.