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title: "Newcastle: Magpies considering approach for Joao Pedro"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2022-11-22T19:35:44Z"
modified: "2022-11-22T19:35:44Z"
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# Newcastle: Magpies considering approach for Joao Pedro

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) are considering an approach to sign Watford striker Joao Pedro in January, according to reports in the last 48 hours.**

### The Lowdown: Summer bid rejected

The [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) side made a £30m plus add-ons offer for the 21-year-old over the summer but saw that [rejected](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-pedro-swoop-reveal/) by the Hornets who viewed him as a key player in their push for promotion.

The Brazilian still has a solid [six](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-watford/berateruebersicht/verein/1010) years remaining on his contract at Vicarage Road after recently signing a new deal so it could be difficult to prise him away, though the Magpies seem ready to take a second bite at the cherry.

### The Latest: Newcastle monitoring Pedro

According to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-pedro-swoop-reveal/), PIF and Newcastle hold a ‘concrete’ interest in Pedro and have been ‘closely monitoring’ him as they ‘weigh up’ another move in the winter market.

Eddie Howe’s side are said to regard the forward as a ‘top talent’ who they believe has the ability to flourish at the highest level which explains why they aren’t giving up the chase.

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### The Verdict: Wood replacement?

Chris Wood has [reportedly](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/newcastle-united-chris-wood-latest-transfer-news-rumours-updates/) been made available for sale in the New Year after failing to make an impact so Pedro could be an impressive replacement.

[Described](https://twitter.com/ftalentscout/status/1569370864495493121?s=46&t=z-CXsvYFkMqhZW50PmxqFQ) as ‘elegant’ by [Jacek Kulig](https://twitter.com/FTalentScout), the attacker has scored 19 goals and provided seven assists during his time in the second tier and offers versatility having operated in four different positions ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-pedro/leistungsdaten/spieler/626724)).

Watford are currently in the Championship playoff places, though if for any reason they suffer a serious decline or setback in their top-six pursuit, Pedro could be tempted to look in the direction of St. James’ Park in 2023.

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