"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."
"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."
Barcelona plans to replace Robert Lewandowski with a top centre-forward this summer. Julian Alvarez and Joao Pedro are the leading candidates. Atletico Madrid resists selling Alvarez and seeks over €120 million, while Chelsea's Joao Pedro represents a more negotiable option at €80-100 million. Barcelona director Deco favors Pedro, valuing his youth, potential for growth, and Premier League experience. The club views Pedro's profile similarly to Raphinha's successful 2022 transfer from Leeds, where the winger was 25 and has since thrived at Barcelona. Pedro, 24, continues developing impressively at Chelsea despite recent managerial changes.
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