João Pedro

[The Butcher]

👀👀👀👀👀 cunt

[Andy]

We've moved from "monitoring" to "set to" though lads 

[r0cafella]

1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said:

 Literally no point in the 👀 

The eyes were for the fact he's got a new article which is a none update on his previous new article which was also a none update. 

 

It's called the Chris Waugh school of journalism. 

[Nucasol]

It’s exactly the same article. Talking about dialling it in from the sunlounger the lazy slapheed cunt.

[BennyBlanco]

The bit about the new center half is interesting. And by interesting I mean it’s interesting to note he’s admitted he hasn’t got a fucking clue.

 

 

Edited 7 hours ago by BennyBlanco

[Theregulars]

Yeh that literally repeats blocks of his last article.

[GallowgatePigeon]

Honestly, the sooner AI replaces hacks like Edwards, the better.

 

In fact, is there an AI programme we could use on this forum that would automatically detect and delete anything posted by that fucking bum?

[McCormick]

6 minutes ago, Theregulars said:

Yeh that literally repeats blocks of his last article.

Thought I was going mad. Was sure I’d read that article already  .

 

I don’t usually get on board with the local journalist bashing but that’s so poor, man.

[Pilko]

Bald twat, knew it'd be a load of nowt.

[Keegans Export]

Spoiler

Newcastle are being encouraged to step up their interest in Brighton forward Joao Pedro after learning the Brazilian would be interested in making the move to Tyneside.

 

Newcastle have yet to make a formal offer to Brighton, but are aware the player is likely to be allowed to leave this summer if a suitable bid is made having discussed the move with intermediaries. An asking price of around £60 million is anticipated and the Newcastle hierarchy would be willing to negotiate around that ball-park figure.

 

The fact Brighton have already added a striker in this transfer window, in the shape of exciting Greek youngster Charalampos Kostoulas, would appear to improve Newcastle’s chances of a successful pursuit of Joao Pedro. However, there is caution too as Joao Pedro has been looked at by other Premier League clubs such as Chelsea.

 

Manager Eddie Howe has been a huge fan of the forward for several years and was on the verge of signing him in the summer of 2022, before landing Alexander Isak in a club-record £63m deal.

Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga is also a long-standing target and Newcastle are aware of his asking price, which is thought to be around £50m. Forest, though, have denied that there has been any direct contact with Newcastle at this stage and want to keep the winger.

 

Whether Newcastle can sign both players in the same window remains to be seen, but it would be a major coup and would give Howe major upgrades in his offensive options ahead of their return to the Champions League.

 

The club are also proceeding with options to fill their need for a centre-back and are looking at the foreign market to do so.

 

There has been some satisfaction internally that Newcastle’s targets abroad remain a secret, although Telegraph Sport can reveal they have regularly scouted Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande.

 

The 21-year-old Ivory Coast international has been heavily linked with moves to both Chelsea and Crystal Palace this summer, but Newcastle are likely to also be at the table.

 

Newcastle kept their negotiations with AC Milan for Italy international Sandro Tonali a closely-guarded secret two years ago, deliberately leaking alternative names in order to distract from their ultimately successful attempt to land the midfielder.

 

The only one of their centre-back targets in the public domain is England international Marc Guehi whom they failed to sign last summer after a lengthy and very public pursuit.

 

Joao Pedro holds universal appeal for the various members of Newcastle’s recruitment team as he has the versatility to play across the front three. That means he will provide competition and cover for Isak as a central striker, but can also be deployed on either flank.

 

At 22, the former Watford player fits the ideal age profile for the players Newcastle want to sign, with the intention being to bring in those who can grow with the team in the years ahead.

 

 

Spoiler

Newcastle United are set to open formal talks with Brighton and Hove Albion over the signing of forward Joao Pedro.

 

As revealed by Telegraph Sport last week, Newcastle have been encouraged to step up their pursuit of the Brazilian and will now look to negotiate a price with Brighton.

 

The 22-year-old has emerged as Newcastle’s priority target since missing out on Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo and it is hoped a suitable deal can be thrashed out quickly.

 

Brighton, though, are likely to want to maximise the fee with Newcastle valuing the player at around £60 million.

 

There is a growing confidence that a deal can be done, although sources have stressed there is still a lot of work to do before Newcastle complete their first transfer of the summer.

 

The fact that Brighton have already added a striker in this transfer window, in the shape of exciting Greek youngster Charalampos Kostoulas, would appear to improve Newcastle’s chances of a successful pursuit of Joao Pedro. However, there is caution too as Pedro has been looked at by other Premier League clubs such as Chelsea.

 

Manager Eddie Howe has been a huge fan of the forward for several years and was on the verge of signing him in the summer of 2022, before landing Alexander Isak in a club-record £63 million deal.

 

Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga is also a long-standing target and Newcastle are aware of his asking price, which is thought to be around £50 million. Forest, though, have denied that there has been any direct contact with Newcastle at this stage and want to keep the winger.

 

Whether Newcastle can sign both players in the same window remains to be seen, but it would be a major coup and would give Howe major upgrades in his offensive options ahead of their return to the Champions League.

 

The club are also proceeding with options to fill their need for a centre-back and are looking at the foreign market to do so.

 

There has been some satisfaction internally that Newcastle’s targets abroad remain a secret, although Telegraph Sportcan reveal they have regularly scouted Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande.

 

The 21-year-old Ivory Coast international has been heavily linked with moves to both Chelsea and Crystal Palace this summer, but Newcastle are likely to also be at the table.

 

Newcastle kept their negotiations with AC Milan for Italy international Sandro Tonali a closely guarded secret two years ago, deliberately leaking alternative names in order to distract from their ultimately successful attempt to land the midfielder.

 

The only one of their centre-back targets in the public domain is England international Marc Guehi whom they failed to sign last summer after a lengthy and very public pursuit.

 

Joao Pedro holds universal appeal for the various members of Newcastle’s recruitment team as he has the versatility to play across the front three. That means he will provide competition and cover for Isak as a central striker, but can also be deployed on either flank.

 

At 23, the former Watford player fits the ideal age profile for the players Newcastle want to sign, with the intention being to bring in those who can grow with the team in the years ahead.

 

Anyone fancy a game of spot the difference 

[Rocker]

8 minutes ago, Pilko said:

Bald twat, knew it'd be a load of nowt.

You used to call him 'Kojak'.

[LFEE]

55 minutes ago, Joelinton7 said:

Basically just a rehash of what he’s already beeen saying with added “we’ve opened formal talks”, which may or may not be true.

Where does it say that in the article?

[Menace]

I still find the fee absolutely mental btw. 

[Nobody]

On 15/06/2025 at 11:56, Toon No9 said:

Also a good friend with Isak.

Played together at AIK in Sweden.

Nah, both came through at AIK, but Isak left well before Ayari came into the team.

[Joelinton7]

6 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Where does it say that in the article?

My god it doesn’t even does it? It says “set to open formal talks”. Edwards, you’ve done it again. 

[The Prophet]

Got to give it yo him, he's a master at engagement farming.

[KennyUtd]

1 hour ago, Nucasol said:

It’s exactly the same article. Talking about dialling it in from the sunlounger the lazy slapheed cunt.

Hahahahahahaha 😆😁😂🤣😅

[Boey_Jarton]

On the verge of opening talks designed to progress Newcastle's planned pursuit of being in a prime position to be one of João Pedro's preferred suitors 

[Ben]

15 minutes ago, Menace said:

I still find the fee absolutely mental btw. 

 

Same, 19 goals and 9 assists in 2 seasons doesn't scream £60 million. 

[alexf]

Don't feel he's done enough at Brighton to justify paying double for him what we would have paid 2 years ago.

 

I know the fee is based on what Brighton would be willing to sell him at and not his true value but the point still applies from our perspective. 

[LFEE]

13 minutes ago, Joelinton7 said:

My god it doesn’t even does it? It says “set to open formal talks”. Edwards, you’ve done it again. 

Technically that one is on you 

[BoSelecta]

Tino will be flying down the outside in the space he creates drifting in.

[SUPERTOON]

26 minutes ago, Menace said:

I still find the fee absolutely mental btw. 

Not a chance we pay 60 million for him imo.

[r0cafella]

1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said:

Not a chance we pay 60 million for him imo.

Nor should we, bonkers fee given he isn't wanted and wants to leave.

 

That being said, it's Brighton. 

[adamjk007]

Has he ever got a player signing exclusive right? Calvert Lewin, Barella, Bowen, Onana etc