In a notable turn of events, Manchester United and Liverpool are both reportedly engaged in discussions to acquire Brighton & Hove Albion's talented attacker, Joao Pedro, with a potential transfer set for 2025.

The 23-year-old Brazilian forward has faced challenges this season due to fitness issues, appearing in only nine matches in the Premier League. However, when on the pitch, Pedro has demonstrated his capabilities, netting four goals and providing three assists, highlighting his importance to the Brighton squad.

Recent rumors suggest that top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool, are keen on securing his services. According to Brazilian football news outlet Trivela, Liverpool and Manchester United are trying to get ahead of their rivals and have already initiated talks with Pedro's representatives regarding a move for summer 2025. His camp reportedly believes he is "100% ready" to join a more prestigious club, which adds to the anticipation surrounding his potential transfer.

However, it’s been emphasized that a mid-season transfer is "virtually impossible" due to Brighton's resistance. The club is keen to hold onto Pedro, especially after the investment they made when signing him from Watford for a hefty £28.5 million last year. Pedro signed a long-term contract with Brighton that extends until 2028, allowing the Seagulls to command a significant fee should they entertain offers.

In his debut season with Brighton, Pedro made a strong impression, scoring 20 goals across all competitions, including an impressive six goals in the Europa League. He also stood out in the FA Cup, where he netted five times, surpassing many of his counterparts.

As for fitting into either club's systems, Pedro is a versatile attacker who typically thrives in central roles. At Manchester United, he could seamlessly integrate into Ruben Amorim's proposed 3-4-3 formation, potentially playing alongside Bruno Fernandes in a dual playmaker role to support a new striker. With the likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Mount potentially facing uncertainty regarding their futures, Pedro could emerge as a key figure in United's attacking plans.

At Liverpool, he could pose a significant challenge to Darwin Nunez for the central striker position, especially given Nunez’s inconsistent performances so far this season. With Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai vying for the number 10 role, Pedro could inject fresh dynamics into Klopp's attack.

Pedro’s statistics are remarkable in the league, where he averages a goal or assist every 84.4 minutes, contrasting sharply with Nunez’s contribution of one direct involvement every 207.6 minutes.

The 2025 summer transfer window promises to be an exciting period for Premier League clubs, especially if this transfer materializes, as Pedro could potentially become one of the key signings in English football over the next couple of years. Will one of these historic clubs successfully lure Joao Pedro away from Brighton, or will the Seagulls manage to retain their star forward? Only time will tell!