Brazilian media Trivela recently broke the news that João Pedro, the striker of English Premier League powerhouse Brighton, is becoming a focal point in the transfer battle between Liverpool and Manchester United. Previously, there have been rumors that Liverpool has listed João Pedro as the first choice for reinforcements for the next season, while Manchester United is also interested in the Brazilian star.
However, it has been further revealed by Trivela that despite both teams showing great interest in João Pedro, neither of them will be able to broker a deal in the upcoming winter transfer window due to the adamant attitude of the Brighton side. Brighton have made it clear that they have no intention of letting go of the eye-catching striker in the winter.
Sources close to the matter have revealed that João Pedro himself is fully prepared for the next step in his career, and either joining Liverpool or Manchester United will be a major turning point in his career. As a result, he is actively communicating with these two top clubs to prepare for the transfer next summer.
João Pedro has been impressive for Brighton so far this season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists, making him an integral part of the team's offense. Such outstanding performances have undoubtedly further fueled Liverpool and Manchester United's desire to pursue him.
The battle for João Pedro between Liverpool and Manchester United is set to intensify as the summer transfer window draws closer. The future of the Brazilian striker will undoubtedly be one of the main focuses of the soccer world. We'll have to wait and see what happens.
