(Reuters) -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. The BBC and Sky Sports reported Pedro was set to sign a seven-year contract.

Chelsea's forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brighton for Joao Pedro.Brazilian rising star Estevao Willian,

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.