‘Joao Pedro to Tottenham transfer claim made as Newcastle prepare move’
Tottenham have been advised to make a swoop for Brighton striker Joao Pedro amid transfer interest from Newcastle United.
After scoring 10 Premier League goals this term, Pedro has caught the eye of Newcastle, who are eager to strengthen their squad after sealing Champions League qualification.
Meanwhile, it is vital that Spurs enjoy a strong summer of recruitment after finishing just 17th in the Premier League despite their Europa League success.
Tottenham are set to appoint Thomas Frank after sacking Ange Postecoglou on Friday, 6 June.
Tottenham told they should be looking at Pedro amid Newcastle interest
Pedro’s most recent goal came when he scored a brace in Brighton’s 4-2 win over Leicester City on 12 April.
Meanwhile, when playing a game of ‘transfer thumbs up, thumbs down’ live on talkSPORT [8 June], former Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was asked about the Magpies’ interest in Pedro and said: “Big thumbs up from me, I really fancy that player, and that’s someone Spurs should be looking at.”
Tottenham could also sign Bryan Mbeumo, who could be set to follow Frank from Brentford to North London.
Football Insider verdict
Pedro could be a great signing for Tottenham
While Tottenham have not joined the race for Pedro, he could prove to be a great acquisition for the North Londoners if they hijack Newcastle’s interest in his services.
| Joao Pedro stats | All competitions 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 27 |
| Goals | 10 |
| Assists | 6 |
Spurs will fancy their chances of enjoying a significantly better Premier League season under Frank next term, while Pedro has proven his goal-scoring exploits in Brighton colours.
In 2024/25, he notched a thoroughly decent return of 10 goals and seven assists in 30 appearances across all competitions, while in 2023/24, he managed an even better haul of 20 goals and three assists in 40 outings.
Even though Tottenham enjoyed a significantly worse Premier League season than Brighton this term, Pedro could prove to be more dangerous playing for Spurs, where he could effectively link up with the likes of James Maddison and potentially Mbeumo.
Meanwhile, Mathys Tel has been tipped to stay at Spurs in a Tottenham News exclusive.