Barcelona identify Premier League striker as potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski
Barcelona have identified Chelsea striker Joao Pedro as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
The Polish international is expected to leave the club at the end of his contract this summer.
Julian Alvarez is Barcelona’s primary target, but Atletico Madrid are unwilling to sell him.
Alvarez’s current deal expires in 2030, but Atletico are willing to offer him an improved contract until 2032 to avoid an exit.
Only a huge transfer fee could change Atletico’s stance, but Barcelona’s financial situation complicates matters.
According to Marca, Barcelona have set their sights on Brazilian international Pedro. The 24-year-old joined Chelsea last summer in a deal worth £60 million.
He has enjoyed an impressive debut campaign, bagging 14 goals and eight assists in 32 Premier League games.
Pedro has mainly been utilised as a striker this season, but he can also play as a left winger or a second striker. He is known for his work rate, intelligent movement, dribbling skills and finishing ability.
Chelsea could consider offers for Liam Delap or Nicolas Jackson in the upcoming transfer window.
Delap has endured a difficult debut season after joining from Ipswich Town, starting just 11 times in the English top-flight.
Jackson has impressed with his displays for Bayern Munich, but they have opted not to make his loan move permanent.
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