Chelsea forward could cost €80-100 million as Barcelona weigh up summer move
Chelsea forward could cost €80-100 million as Barcelona weigh up summer move FC Barcelona are intent on bringing in a top centre-forward in the summer transfer window, with Robert Lewandowski expected to move on at the end of the season. As has already been reported widely , Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid and Joao Pedro of Chelsea have emerged as the top two candidates for the position. Difficulties are expected in the deal involving Alvarez, with Atletico Madrid unwilling to sell and even trying to renew his contract.
Joao Pedro a more viable option? Now, according to SPORT , Barcelona expect the cost of a potential ‘Joao Pedro operation’ to fall between €80 million and €100 million. There is considered to be considerable room for negotiation, something that may not exist with Atletico Madrid, who hope to receive more than €120 million for Alvarez, provided the player asks to leave.
Joao Pedro is highly valued by Barcelona director Deco, who keeps a close eye on the Premier League market for potential targets. The 24-year-old striker is valued not only for his quality but also because he is still young, with considerable room for growth as he has not yet reached either his peak or full footballing maturity. On Barcelona’s radar.
(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Parallels with Raphinha In this regard, Barcelona are using Raphinha’s path as a reference point. It has been viewed as a successful model. Raphinha was signed from Leeds United in the summer of 2022.
He was 25 years old at the time. Not only was he considered one of the best right wingers in the Premier League, but he was already a Brazil international. The winger has flourished at Barcelona, particularly since Hansi Flick took over, putting up Ballon d’Or-worthy numbers last season.