Spanish powerhouse Barcelona has included Chelsea forward Joao Pedro in its list of potential transfer targets for the upcoming season.
Operative Information Center-OMM, citing reports from ESPN Brasil, notes that the Catalan giants view the Brazilian player as a primary backup option should they fail to secure the signing of Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
Representatives of the Blaugrana have reportedly already established contact with Pedro to gauge his interest. However, the London-based club has indicated it has no intention of parting ways with the forward during the forthcoming summer transfer window. Currently, the player himself is not considering a change of clubs, focusing his efforts on the final matches of the current campaign.
Joao Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton in July last year, quickly establishing himself as a key component of the team's attacking line. According to the Transfermarkt portal, the 24-year-old player's current market value is estimated at 75 million euros. Such high-profile transfer links are common for Barcelona as the club continues to restructure its squad under financial fair play regulations while seeking to maintain its competitive edge in both La Liga and European competitions.
