Gossip: Barcelona turn to PSG star after being warned off Joao Pedro by Chelsea

TL;DR

Barcelona is shifting focus to PSG's Goncalo Ramos after being deterred from signing Joao Pedro from Chelsea. The club is actively seeking a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.

Key points

Barcelona is looking for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski
Joao Pedro's move to Barcelona has been blocked by Chelsea
Goncalo Ramos is now on Barcelona's striker shortlist
PSG is willing to let Ramos leave after the season
Chelsea is also interested in signing Goncalo Ramos

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Joao Pedro of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on May 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) | Getty Images Joao Pedro has only just been linked with a move to Barcelona but the rumor mill has already decided that the Brazilian won’t be heading for Camp Nou and has found yet another target to add to the ever-increasing list. The latest name churned out by the rumor mill is none other than Goncalo Ramos. The PSG star is now on Barcelona’s “striker shortlist,” according to TEAMTalk. Ramos has been linked with Barcelona before and his name is cropping up again as the Catalans search for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. This latest report say have been rebuffed in their attempts to land Pedro from Chelsea and “have now intensified their focus on Ramos.” PSG are happy to let the Portugal international move at the end of the season after a campaign spent warming the bench, and the report adds that Chelsea are also interested in his services ahead of the summer transfer window.

Q&A

Why is Barcelona interested in Goncalo Ramos from PSG?

Barcelona is looking for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski and has identified Goncalo Ramos as a potential target after being rebuffed in their pursuit of Joao Pedro.

What happened with Joao Pedro's potential move to Barcelona?

Barcelona has been warned off Joao Pedro by Chelsea, leading them to explore other striker options, including Goncalo Ramos.

What are PSG's plans for Goncalo Ramos at the end of the season?

PSG is reportedly open to allowing Goncalo Ramos to leave at the end of the season after he has spent much of the campaign on the bench.