Chelsea have been told the summer signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton represents a ‘better deal’ than Liverpool’s record recruit of Alexander Isak.

Liverpool broke the British transfer record to sign Isak from Newcastle in a £125m deal on deadline day. The Swedish striker arrives at Anfield after scoring 45 league goals across the last two seasons for Eddie Howe’s side.

Chelsea were linked with Isak last summer but have since reinforced their options with the addition of Pedro and Liam Delap.

Pedro has made a brilliant start to his Chelsea career, scoring five times in six appearances across all competitions.

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin believes the Blues have got a better deal after investing £60m in the Brazilian, who has hit the ground running in West London.

“The club have brought Joao Pedro in for half the price of Isak. Is Isak really twice the player that Joao Pedro is? I don’t think so,” Nevin told the Mirror.

“He’s a fabulous player, he’s probably better than Joao Pedro at the moment, but if you’re looking at smart money, then Chelsea have got the better deal.”