New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been quizzed directly on talk that Barcelona are chasing Joao Pedro ahead of the summer transfer window.
Pedro has emerged as a potential alternative to Julian Alvarez as Barcelona search for a new No. 9 in time for the 2026-27 season.
Asked by El Chiringuito about the speculation, Alonso said only: “Well.. That’s football, and we’ll build a good team.”
Barcelona sporting director Deco reportedly held talks with Pedro’s agents before Saturday’s FA Cup final which Chelsea
lost to Manchester City.
There was then more misery for Pedro in midweek when he was surprisingly left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for World Cup 2026.
His omission has continued to fuel speculation about a move, with some outlets reporting that he would like to join Barcelona. However, it’s not known if Chelsea would sanction a sale or if Barca can afford the Brazilian.
