Arsenal alerted to joao pedro transfer price-tag amid villa links

Brighton and Hove Albion are prepared to sell striker Joao Pedro this summer transfer window - but any interested club will have to pay more than double what the Seagulls themselves

recruited him for in the summer of 2023 from Watford. Aston Villa and Arsenal, both after strikers this summer, have been linked. Brazil international Pedro, 23, scored 30 goals in 70

appearances for Brighton across the last two seasons, but he didn't play again after mid-April and was removed from the matchday squad for the final weekend of the campaign because of a

training ground bust-up with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke. "With Joao we had a small issue in training, the type which isn't uncommon from time to time in all football clubs. We

dealt with it internally and the matter is closed," said head coach Fabian Hurzeler. "Joao is an incredible football player, he's a match-winner for us, he's a great

player and that's why we invested in him, but there are principles that are non-negotiable and count for everyone - that everyone has to stick to - where we don't make any

compromises. "Joao is still a young player. He will grow and I'm sure he will learn from this and come back stronger next season. I'm really looking forward to seeing him

renewed and reinvigorated at his highest peak." If Pedro, who has three international caps, is to leave the AMEX Stadium this summer, then the fee it'll take to extract him from

the club will substantially eclipse the £30m Brighton paid Watford two years ago. The Sun report that Albion want £70m for the forward, who they rate especially highly and who they

don't intend to leave for anything other than what they rate him to be worth. Arsenal are after a centre forward and have been linked with Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander

Isak. Villa, meanwhile, didn't replace Jhon Duran with an out and out forward in January and with Ollie Watkins still their sole, recognised striker option, they'll be eager to

replenish that department of their squad, too. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PEDRO AT VILLA? TELL US HERE _Everyday, the BirminghamLive football desk strive to deliver all manner of news, features

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on Spotify here and via Apple here._ THE BRILLIANT ASTON VILLA MERCHANDISE THAT EVERY FAN WILL WANT TO OWN Aston Villa fans can celebrate the end of the season and their love of all things

claret and blue in style by getting their hands on some limited edition merchandise. We've taken a look at a few products in the Villa store for those wishing to add a bit of class to

their bedroom, homes or maybe a home bar? These products are available for a limited time and have that wow factor that would be the envy of any supporter. The first product we spotted is

the wonderful Aston Villa 'dream scene' painting. It depicts the greats of Villa past and present with the likes of Unai Emery sharing a conversation with Ron Saunders, and Peter

Withe sharing a joke with Gareth Barry. The brilliant dressing room scene is available on a 130 x 43cm canvas and comes with a souvenir booklet. There were only 150 of these made to

commemorate Villa's 150 year anniversary. YOU CAN BUY IT HERE If you want a cheaper alternative, you could try the 90 x 60cm lithos print of the same scene, again with the booklet and a

limited edition piece. YOU CAN BUY THAT HERE If you fancy a bit of fun and owning your very own Villa Park, you can with this construction model replica of the stadium. Complete with club

branding, this is fun to assemble and will be the perfect addition to your household or workplace. YOU CAN BUY IT HERE Maybe you'd like to construct a replica of the Villa players and

staff bus that they travel to away games in? You can now purchase that from the club shop, BY CLICKING HERE ASTON VILLA ADIDAS 150TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRT 24-25 (£55) The aforementioned

blacked-out anniversary kit has proven to be hugely popular with fans, particularly those who have noticed the subtle nods to Villa's history in the details. Due to the high demand, the

club store currently only has kids sizes 7 - 9 years old in stock at a price of £55. This item has an 'almost gone' tag on the site. Buy here. ASTON VILLA ADIDAS 150TH ANNIVERSARY

TRACK TOP - CLARET (£70) This long sleeve track top has also proven to be a popular pick amongst fans. The club store describes the jacket by saying: "Before football players take the

pitch for warmups, they answer questions from the media wearing an adidas jacket like this one." Buy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY HOODIE - NAVY (£45) Featuring a retro club

badge, this hoodie is still available in all Mens' sizes on the club store, which describes the item by saying "Relax in style and comfort. Featuring the iconic club crest, this is

an essential item for fans of all ages." This item is also available in claret for both men and women, though only in sizes XL and S for women limited stock left. Buy navy here and

claret here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS IN PICTURES BOOK (£25) The first of two books available to purchase in Villa's 150th season. The describes the picture book as a way to

"Celebrate the storied history of Aston Villa and their illustrious history spanning a century and a half with this premium-quality photo book." Buy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS

BOOK VOLUME TWO (£40) The long-awaited second volume moves Aston Villa's remarkable story forward – with the ups and downs between 1950 and 2024 given the same care and attention as the

first volume. Buy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY POLO SHIRT - WHITE (£30) "Represent your club wherever you go. Suitable for matchday and casual wear, the polo is perfect for

fans of all ages." This item is available in all sizes but XS on the club store and is also available for kids in claret at a higher price of £35. Buy the mens' polo here and the

kids' claret polo here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT - CLARET AND NAVY (£25) "Suitable for wearing on matchdays and beyond, this is a must-have for supporters of all

ages. Perfect for walks with the dog, or when relaxing on holiday, the t-shirt allows you to proudly sport your pride and passion." Buy mens' claret here, womens' claret here

and navy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SCARF - CLARET (£15) "Take the love for your team with you. The scarf tops off your winter look, and is an essential item for

supporters." Buy the scarf here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS BADGE & KEYRING SET - BOXED (£15) Display the love for your team. Perfect for your hat or scarf, this is a must-have for fans

of all ages. Buy the set here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS MUG - 11OZ (£8) "Start your day off right with a drink from this. Whether it's tea, coffee or hot chocolate this mug is perfect

for fans to enjoy an exquisite beverage." Buy the mug here.