Versatile Chelsea superstar appreciated by Barcelona, but move highly unlikely – Romano

Versatile Chelsea superstar appreciated by Barcelona, but move highly unlikely – Romano

Barcelona’s plans to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season are already facing serious complications, with one of their preferred targets now looking increasingly out of reach.

Fresh updates from Fabrizio Romano have shed light on the situation, confirming strong interest from the Catalan club in Joao Pedro, but also making it clear that a deal will not be easy.

The journalist affirms that the Brazilian forward has been admired internally for quite some time, especially by sporting director Deco, who tracked him during his Brighton days.

Now, with Barcelona actively searching for attacking reinforcements, his name has returned to the shortlist.

A plan B

Barcelona’s priority this summer is to add quality and depth in the final third.

The ideal scenario remains a move for Julian Alvarez, but that operation is becoming increasingly difficult.

Atletico Madrid are expected to demand a significant fee, and given Barcelona’s financial limits, the deal is far from straightforward.