Joao Pedro on Barca radar - Saturday's gossip
Barcelona are considering Chelsea's Joao Pedro as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to leave at the end of the season. The club may also target Tottenham's Cristian Romero if their pursuit of Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni fails. Meanwhile, several Premier League clubs are competing for various young talents across Europe.
- ▪Barcelona view Chelsea's Joao Pedro as their top candidate to replace Robert Lewandowski.
- ▪Aston Villa are monitoring Paris St-Germain's 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye for a potential summer signing.
- ▪Leeds United and Coventry City are competing for RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda.
- ▪Newcastle's Anthony Gordon has been in contact with Bayern Munich, with manager Vincent Kompany reportedly approving a move.
- ▪Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace are all interested in Rangers' 19-year-old midfielder Bailey Rice.
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