The Athletic can exclusively reveal that Joao Pedro is set to be granted a work permit and will be eligible to play for Watford in January following his move from Fluminense.



The Football Association will issue a “Governing Body Endorsement” (GBE) for the transfer of the Brazilian teenager, which paves the way for the Home Office to issue the vital piece of paperwork that is needed for Pedro to start his employment with his new club.



The Athletic understands that the transfer has met the criteria demanded, which hinged on two key areas — transfer fee and wages. Sources have revealed that the deal to bring one of Brazil’s hottest prospects to Vicarage Road will be worth in the region of £10 million and he will be paid an initial weekly wage of at least £40,000. The fact that Pedro — who has scored 10 goals in his first 33 appearances for Fluminense — is also moving from what is considered to be a top league in Brazil...