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title: "Newcastle United: Joao Pedro would be a ‘nice, cute signing’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2022-11-25T17:45:05Z"
modified: "2022-11-25T17:45:05Z"
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# Newcastle United: Joao Pedro would be a ‘nice, cute signing’

**Former [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) striker and [talkSPORT](https://icdb.tv/stats/6750/Gabby-Agbonlahor) pundit Gabby Agbonlahor has backed [Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) in their move for Watford striker Joao Pedro in January.**

### The Lowdown: Newcastle interest

As per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-pedro-swoop-reveal/), the St. James’ Park outfit have a ‘concrete’ interest in Pedro, after they had an offer of £30m including add-ons rejected in the summer.

They are thought to be ‘still keen’ on him, and have been ‘closely monitoring’ his progress at the Hornets ahead of a potential fresh approach in the winter window.

The North East club regard Pedro as a ‘top talent’ with the potential to be a ‘Premier League sensation’, so it would not be a surprise to see them make another offer in January.

### The Latest: Agbonlahor backs move

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/agbonlahor-newcastle-united-backed-to-complete-joao-pedro-deal-after-20m-bid-reveal/), Agbonlahor has claimed that Pedro would be a ‘nice, cute signing’ by the Tynesiders, and would ‘add something different’:

*“I think it would be a nice, cute signing.*

*“They’ve got Callum Wilson, Alexander Isak, Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron. Ryan Fraser and Jacob Murphy are decent players too.*

*“But Joao Pedro would add something different.*

*“The position that Newcastle are in, it makes sense to strengthen. You’ve got a great chance of making the top four, it makes sense to try and strengthen that team and get them into the top four.”*

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### The Verdict: Get it done

Having failed to sign Pedro in the summer, this is a deal that Eddie Howe’s side should be looking to wrap up in January.

Hailed as a ‘[special, special talent](https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1319608419767156736)‘ by Sky Sports pundit Keith Andrews, the 21-year-old has scored six goals and made two assists in the Championship so far this season ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-pedro/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/626724/plus/0?saison=2022&verein=1010&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)), and has [plenty of traits](https://twitter.com/ftalentscout/status/1569370864495493121?s=46&t=z-CXsvYFkMqhZW50PmxqFQ) that would frighten defenders in the Premier League.

The fact that he can play [anywhere across the front line](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-pedro/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/626724) is an added bonus for Howe, and the Brazilian could be a useful utility player for the Magpies in the second part of the campaign.

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