Barcelona consider £60m Chelsea player as a replacement for Julian Alvarez in potential transfer deal.

The summer transfer window is quickly approaching and Hansi Flick's team is determined to strengthen their attacking lineup. Recent reports from Spain claim that Barcelona is keeping a close eye on Chelsea's Joao Pedro as a potential addition to their squad, should their primary target Julian Alvarez not be available. Alvarez, who has been a top performer for Atletico Madrid since joining in 2024, has caught the attention of several clubs, including Barcelona.

However, Atletico's manager Diego Simeone has confirmed that the Argentine striker's future with the club is uncertain due to the interest from other teams like Arsenal, Paris St Germain, and Barcelona. Despite this, Simeone remains unfazed and praises Alvarez as an extraordinary player. Considering the competition for Alvarez's signature and the potential cost, Barcelona has been exploring alternative options to strengthen their attacking options.

One of these options is Joao Pedro, as reported by Cadena SER. Presenter Sique Rodríguez has confirmed that Joao Pedro is a clear alternative to Julian Alvarez and is a player highly admired by Barcelona. Joao Pedro, who joined Chelsea from Brighton for £60million last summer, has had a successful first season with the Blues.

He has already scored 19 goals in 46 appearances and recently impressed in their FA Cup victory against Leeds United. Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney, who played alongside Joao Pedro at Watford, believes that if Chelsea continues to perform well in the Premier League and Champions League, the Brazilian forward could attract attention from top clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona. With the summer transfer window approaching, it will be interesting to see if Barcelona will make a move for Joao Pedro or if they will be able to secure their first-choice target, Julian Alvarez.

Either way, it is clear that Barcelona is determined to bolster their attacking options and are considering top talents like Joao Pedro.