The journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Joao Pedro was ready to pass the medical examination at Newcastle.
Pedro recently signed a new contract at Watford, after nearly joining Newcastle during the summer transfer window.
Romano has confirmed a deal was close, and Pedro was set to undergo his medical, before Newcastle pulled the plug.
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“Joao Pedro was already planning a medical exam, he received a communication for a medical exam in London in the following days. It would have been the first part of the doctor, with the second part in Newcastle,” said Romano, speaking to Chronicle Live.
Despite being interested in moving away from the club, interestingly, Pedro has signed a new contract at Watford until 2028.
