"Chelsea currently consider the Brazilian forward completely untouchable within their squad, making any potential move extremely difficult for Barcelona at this stage."
"During a difficult campaign overall for Chelsea, the Brazilian established himself as one of the team's most reliable performers, having scored 20 goals and nine assists so far in the season."
"Because of that, Barcelona are facing a major obstacle despite the player's profile fitting many of the qualities they are searching for in the market."
"There have already been reports suggesting a potential transfer fee for the Brazilian could fall somewhere between €80 million and €100 million. Compared to other elite attacking targets, Barcelona believed there might be room to negotiate a more manageable structure with Chelsea, which is not the case with Atletico Madrid and Alvarez."
Barcelona’s search for a new attacking signing is complicated by Chelsea’s stance on Joao Pedro. Chelsea currently view the Brazilian forward as untouchable within their squad, which makes any transfer move extremely difficult. Barcelona are expected to prioritize a new forward for next season, with Julian Alvarez remaining the preferred target, while Joao Pedro is also monitored by the sporting department. Deco reportedly admires Joao Pedro and sees him as an ideal fit for Barcelona’s system. Joao Pedro’s strong season for Chelsea, with 20 goals and nine assists, reinforces Chelsea’s reluctance to sell. A potential fee of €80 million to €100 million is discussed, but Chelsea’s long-term plans limit Barcelona’s negotiating options.
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