Leeds United could secure what could be a hugely underrated signing.
This was stated by the journalist Ben Jacobs, who believes that the whites are leading the race to sign Brazilian striker Pedro.
Pedro, 25, plays his domestic soccer with Flamengo, but is currently away in the World Cup representing Tite’s Brazil.
However, despite the highly rated 25-year-old still having three years left on his Flamengo contract, there is widespread speculation that he could move on and head to the Premier League.
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Speaking to GiveMeSport about Leeds United’s possibility of signing the talented South American, Jacobs said: “I think the other name to look out for from a Leeds point of view is Pedro, who obviously could be very important for Brazil in this Cup. of the world”. .
“He’s only 25, he’s only played a couple of games for his country, but he was very impressive for Flamengo last season.
“He practically played about 60 games and got a goal or an assist in half of them and had a breakthrough in the Copa Libertadores, especially where he scored double figures; almost a goal per game”.
Since joining Flamengo in 2020, Pedro has featured in 149 matches, in all competitions, directly contributing to 78 goals along the way.
