Watford manager Rob Edwards believes the “excellent Joao Pedro should stay in the Championship” despite Newcastle United bidding for a return to the Premier League. Athletic.
When Watford were once again in the relegation zone in May, few at Vicarage Road expected Emmanuel Dennis, Ismaila Sarr and Joao Pedro to spend a season in the second tier.
Dennis joined Nottingham Forest last week. Sarr may be on the way to Crystal Palace. Pedro is now a target for Newcastle United; The Magpies rejected a £20m bid earlier this week.
Pedro played the full 90 minutes in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Birmingham City. Only time will tell if this will be his last appearance in a yellow shirt, with Newcastle refusing to accept defeat.
Newcastle United have had a £20m bid rejected by Watford for Joao Pedro
“Joao Pedro is already a very good player. He’s going to be a great player,” said Edwards, who has two wins and two draws since replacing Roy Hodgson at Hertfordshire.
“I believe it’s the right place for him at the moment (and) I think he’ll really benefit from playing a full season with us and obviously helping the football club get to where we want to be.
“I think he can play a big role in that, I think he’s fully committed to it. He is very mature at a young age and understands what he needs to do.”
Only time will tell if Watford are willing to cash in on Joao Pedro. WOL £23m bids – a fee Newcastle claim they should have no trouble reaching will be should be considered. The Telegraph, but believes that such reports are widespread; The 20-year-old Brazilian is “not for sale” when it comes to the Hornets.
If Sarr gets Dennis out of the gate, Watford will not be under immediate pressure to let the youngster go. They already have £20m in their back pocket from Nottingham Forest. Sarr will cost a similar fee.
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