Overview
- Chelsea have told suitors they will keep Joao Pedro this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
- Barcelona had shortlisted the Brazilian as an option to succeed Robert Lewandowski, but enquiries were swiftly rebuffed.
- Deco has tracked Pedro since his Brighton days and held recent meetings with his camp, showing sustained interest.
- With Julián Álvarez viewed as costly and hard to prise from Atlético, Barcelona have added PSG's Gonçalo Ramos to their list.
- Pedro scored about 20 goals in his first Chelsea season and is contracted until 2033, giving the club strong leverage in talks.