Barcelona reportedly faces considerable challenges in securing a suitable replacement for Julian Alvarez, particularly as one rumored target has become unlikely to move. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is not viewed as a realistic option for the Catalan club should the transfer of Julian Alvarez fall through. Despite persistent media links connecting Barcelona with the 24-year-old, Romano has indicated that reaching an agreement for Joao Pedro is nearly impossible.
The primary obstacle lies with Chelsea, who have shown no inclination to sell the player this summer. The club considers Joao Pedro an integral component of its current squad development plan. Joao Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2025 and remains under contract with the London club until 2033.
Due to the depth of his commitment to Chelsea, any potential transfer would be highly complicated. Consequently, Barcelona must redirect its attention and pursue alternative avenues if securing the services of Julian Alvarez proves unfeasible. The lack of a clear backup option in the transfer market suggests that the club’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements will require significant adjustments to its scouting and negotiation strategy.
The inability to secure a direct replacement like Joao Pedro means that Barcelona’s transfer window plans will need to pivot toward different profiles of players.
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