Leeds United have once again been linked with a move for Brazilian striker Pedro. The Whites have reportedly done their due diligence on the 25-year-old, who is currently at the World Cup with his country, according to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs.
Pedro came through the youth set-up at Brazilian side Fluminense, scoring an impressive 20 goals in 58 games. This run of form caught the eye of Serie A side Fiorentina, who he joined in 2019.
However, the Brazilian struggled to adapt to life in Italy, managing just four senior appearances and was unable to find the back of the net. He was sent on loan to Flamengo in 2020 - scoring an impressive 18 goals in 45 appearances before making the move a permanent one.
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The forward has excelled since returning to his native country, scoring 70 goals in over 150 appearances. He was called up to the national side by boss Tite back in 2018 and has made two appearances, scoring in the 5-1 win over Tunisia in the Selecao's warm-up game for the World Cup.
Pedro signed a five-year deal with Flamengo back in 2020 and also has a reported release clause of £87million, but it's unlikely Leeds would pay anywhere near that fee. The move could be seen as somewhat of a gamble, given the Brazilian's struggles in Europe with Fiorentina.
The fact his contract expires in 2025 means Leeds would have to part with a substantial fee however.
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