Chelsea’s early planning pays offChelsea’s capture of Joao Pedro from Brighton marks a significant win in their summer transfer strategy, especially with Champions League football on the horizon

Chelsea first identified the Brazilian as a player they wanted to sign this summer in January and he was keen to be in London

Joao Pedro has arrived as a Chelsea player. Over two-and-a-half months since his last club match, the Brazilian took no time at all getting back into the flow. With one single 36-minute cameo (plus added time),