Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that Joao Pedro will miss the Seagulls’ last game of the season. The 23-year-old is said to have been on the transfer radar of Liverpool and Chelsea.
Notably, the Brazilian attacker was dropped from Brighton’s last two games of the season due to a training ground brawl with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke. Before the Seagulls face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, May 24, Hurzeler explained the reason behind Joao Pedro’s absence from the line-up.
He said in the recent pre-match press conference (via Tribal Football):
Hurzeler further stated that despite Pedro’s performance for the Seagulls throughout the season, the club can’t overlook the training ground ruck. Thus, the 23-year-old will miss Brighton’s upcoming fixture. He added:
Pedro has scored ten goals and provided seven in 30 appearances for Brighton this season. The Brazilian attacker hasn’t played in the Premier League for the Seagulls in the last four games, and he will miss another one.
Liverpool are getting into the advanced stages of signing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to Fabrizio Romano (via GIVEMESPORT). Both parties are positive about the deal and keen to get the agreement done.
On Friday, the German midfielder’s family contacted Liverpool and said Florian Wirtz wants to play at Anfield next season. The 2024/25 Premier League champions also held a meeting with Wirtz’s family and gave a message, which read (via GIVEMESPORT):
As per the aforementioned report, Liverpool would have to pay more than €100 million for the 22-year-old. Manchester City have opted out of the race because of the 22-year-old’s package. Additionally, they think Florian Wirtz will pick the Reds over any other interested club.
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