Liverpool have held “initial talks” about signing Joao Pedro from Brighton, according to UOL Esporte.
The Brazilian website claims the Reds have kept tabs on the 23-year-old for the best part of five years but it is only now that they have deemed him ready to make the step up.
Supporters on X are split on whether signing Pedro is a good idea, with some citing his recent injury record and the fact that the club will be negotiating with Brighton:
Will be a good addition
— Ambarlfc (@Ambarlfc1) December 11, 2024
Never happen. Should’ve gone for him before he signed for Watford he was really cheap and they could’ve sent out on loan but nooooo we don’t do sensible things
— A (@AledHughes84) December 11, 2024
He can bring cohesiveness and of course the link up play. He is excellent ball carrier as well. The downside is injuries and of course he is not a natural goal scorer
— Football truths (@footy_bombs) December 11, 2024
A big No
— LFC_Meekhano (@MrMeekhano) December 11, 2024
Excitement is ON
— Rafi Satti (@SattiRafi) December 11, 2024
Would Cost Liverpool an arm and a leg
But an Average player IMO— bless ,,, 📸 🇧🇪🇧🇪 (@bensontaylor_24) December 11, 2024
Make it happen man
— Jasraj sawant (@haay_huku_haay) December 12, 2024
Pedro does have other suitors
UOL report that Manchester United have also been keeping tabs on the Brazilian, although it is believed that their interest was at the behest of Dan Ashworth and Erik ten Hag who are no longer at the club.
Be that as it may, it appears that Liverpool are still keen on getting negotiations underway as soon as possible to ensure they secure Pedro’s signature.
Where does this leave Liverpool’s current No.9?
Pedro’s potential arrival does raise more questions about the future of Darwin Nunez. The striker has struggled with his form this season, having scored just 3 goals in 19 appearances.
The fact that the Reds seem so keen on bringing Pedro to Anfield does indicate that Nunez’s time on Merseyside may be coming to an end.
Find out who is in Liverpool’s first-team squad for 2024/2025 season here
