Reporter: Newcastle has held preliminary negotiations with Van Heck and intends to package Joao Pedro together

Sports     2:55am, 20 June 2025

According to exclusive reports from Brighton reporter Charlie Haffenden, Newcastle United has conducted preliminary negotiations on Brighton defender Van Heck.

Charlie Haffenden said that Joao Pedro is not the only Brighton player who is likely to join Newcastle, and Newcastle is indeed interested in both Brighton players.

The 25-year-old Dutch defender Van Heck has made 39 appearances in various competitions this season, scoring 1 goal and contributing 1 assist. His contract with the club expires in the summer of 2027, and currently the price of Deutsches is 32 million euros.

The 23-year-old Brazilian striker Joao Pedro has made 30 appearances in various competitions this season, scoring 10 goals and contributing 7 assists. His contract with the club expires in the summer of 2028, and currently the price of Deutschland is 50 million euros.