Joao Pedro has made his preference clear amid a high-profile tug-of-war between Chelsea and Newcastle. The £60 million-rated Brighton star is leaning toward a move to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea intensifying negotiations after their initial £58 million bid was rebuffed by the Seagulls.

Chelsea and Newcastle United are battling for the signature of Brighton & Hove Albion ace Joao Pedro. The Blues recently have had a bid rejected for the 23-year-old, with Brighton holding out for a

Newcastle United had made Joao Pedro one of their top summer transfer targets but Chelsea are now growing increasingly confident of winning the race for the Brazil international