{"id":15561,"date":"2026-05-02T07:07:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/15561\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T07:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:07:17","slug":"chelsea-make-decision-over-joao-pedro-transfer-after-barcelona-approach-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/15561\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea make decision over Joao Pedro transfer after Barcelona approach | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tJoao Pedro is on Barcelona\u2019s summer shortlist (Getty)<\/p>\n

Chelsea<\/a> are not planning to sell Joao Pedro<\/a> in the summer transfer window following interest from Barcelona<\/a>, according to reports.<\/p>\n

Barcelona have made Atletico Madrid<\/a> forward Julian Alvarez is first-choice attacking target this summer as Robert Lewandowski\u2019s contract is due to expire at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

Atletico, however, are in a strong negotiating position as Alvarez still has four years remaining on his contract, which is protected by a \u20ac500 million (\u00a3431m) release clause.<\/p>\n

Barcelona are now working on alternative solutions and Joao Pedro is on their shortlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to ESPN Brasil<\/a>, Barca have already initiated initial informal contacts for the Brazil<\/a> international ahead of the summer window.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tJoao Pedro has scored 19 goals for Chelsea this season (Getty)<\/p>\n

The move for the Chelsea forward has been approved by both Barcelona\u2019s head coach, Hansi Flick, and Deco, the club\u2019s sporting director.<\/p>\n

However, Chelsea are said to have already communicated through third parties that it will not allow a transfer this summer as the club is aware of the difficulties in finding a suitable replacement.<\/p>\n

Joao Pedro joined Chelsea in a \u00a360m deal from Brighton<\/a> last year and has impressed in his first season at Stamford Bridge with 19 goals in all competitions.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian also has the chance to win a second trophy with Chelsea after the team\u2019s World Club Cup success this summer as they will play Manchester City<\/a> in the FA Cup final on May 16.<\/p>\n

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