Just in – Barcelona eye €75m-rated Chelsea forward as Plan B if Julian Alvarez move fails

TL;DR

Barcelona is targeting Chelsea forward rated at €75m as a backup option if their pursuit of Julian Alvarez fails. The club aims to strengthen their attack amid challenges in signing the Atletico Madrid star.

Key points

Barcelona targets Chelsea forward as backup option
Julian Alvarez is the primary target for Barcelona
Alvarez's transfer faces financial and selling challenges
Chelsea forward is valued at €75 million

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Just in – Barcelona eye €75m-rated Chelsea forward as Plan B if Julian Alvarez move fails

FC Barcelona have their sights firmly fixed on Atletico Madrid superstar Julian Alvarez heading into the summer transfer window.

The Blaugrana intend to sign a new centre-forward to bolster their attacking unit and see the Argentine international as the ideal target.

However, signing the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner will be anything but easy, given Atletico Madrid’s reluctance to sell and the finances that would be involved in any potential deal.

Joao Pedro emerges as an alternative

As such, Sique Rodriguez on Cadena SER now claims that Barcelona have identified Chelsea forward Joao Pedro as an alternative option if a move for Alvarez does not materialise.

Pedro, 24, joined Chelsea last summer in a deal worth over €60 million and has had a solid debut campaign at Stamford Bridge despite the team’s woeful run.

Q&A

Why is Barcelona considering a Chelsea forward as a backup option?

Barcelona is eyeing a Chelsea forward as a Plan B due to difficulties in securing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.

What is the transfer fee for the Chelsea forward Barcelona is interested in?

The Chelsea forward that Barcelona is considering is rated at €75 million.

What challenges does Barcelona face in signing Julian Alvarez?

Barcelona faces challenges due to Atletico Madrid's reluctance to sell and the financial implications of the deal.