Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Joao Pedro. The 23-year-old Brazilian was targeted by Chelsea and Newcastle United but he only wanted to join the west London side.

Chelsea have agreed a deal worth 60 million pounds ($82.27 million) to sign Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro, British media outlets reported on Sunday.

Chelsea have agreed a fee in excess of £50m to sign forward Joao Pedro from Brighton. The 23-year-old is expected to sign a seven-year contract and could be available to play in the Fifa Club World Cup.