Chelsea are exploring a deal for Brighton striker Joao Pedro who will be allowed to leave this summer.

The 23-year old missed Brighton’s game against Liverpool on Monday after a training ground altercation with teammate Jan Paul Van Hecke.

Chelsea are among a number of teams interested but it is understood they held a meeting on Tuesday regarding the Brazilian who cost £30million from Watford in 2023.

Chelsea would be willing to offer around £50million with the possibility of other players being offered in the deal, potentially even on loan.

Chelsea want to add a striker this summer and have held meetings over a move for Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap also.

The 22-year old has a £30million relegation clause and is also wanted by Manchester United, notably, as well as Newcastle and Everton, among several others.

Chelsea are exploring a deal for striker Joao Pedro who will be allowed to leave this summer

Chelsea would be willing to pay around £50million with other players potentially being offered

Chelsea want to add a striker this summer and have held meetings for Ipswich’s Liam Delap

Meanwhile, Brighton have agreed to sign PSV Eindhoven defender Olivier Boscagli.

The 27-year old will join on a free once his contract ends with the Dutch champions next month.

Brighton had tried to sign the Monaco-born left-footer last summer but had an £8m offer rejected.

Brighton, who have also agreed to sign Tommy Watson from Sunderland, are pursuing a deal to sign highly rated 17-year old Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas which could see Abdallah Sima go the other way.

They have also made offers for Botafogo left-back Cuiabano. The 22-year old has previously been a target for Fenerbahce.