Newcastle target Joao Pedro has committed his future to Championship side Watford by agreeing a new contract until the summer of 2028.
The 20-year-old was linked with numerous Premier League clubs during the summer including the Magpies - but he has now signed a new deal ending speculation of a potential January exit.
The Brazilian has scored 15 goals in 83 games since arriving at Vicarage Road in January 2020, having initially agreed to sign from Fluminense as a youth player more than a year earlier.
Pedro has scored twice and picked up a further two assists in nine Championship games so far this campaign, as the Hornets currently sit 10th in the league table.
It was only Newcastle interested in snapping up the youngster with Everton also keeping tabs on him throughout the summer.
The Toffees even made an enquiry over Pedro, in a deal worth £25million plus a further £5m in add-ons.
Pedro, however, denied rumours of a potential exit on transfer deadline day by taking to social media to insists his future remains at Vicarage Road.
On Instagram he wrote: 'I’m very happy here. I love being at Watford and I want to do more with them.
'I spoke to the board yesterday and I am fully committed to the club and looking forward to a successful season. Let's go Hornets.'
Watford already sold striker Emmanuel Dennis to Nottingham Forest during the summer - therefore making it vital that they keep hold of Pedro.
The Hornets are determined to win promotion back to the Premier League after being relegated last season.
Keeping hold of key figures like Pedro will play a huge part in Rob Edward's side quest to get back to the top-flight.