100 Million Euros Won't Be Enough for Barcelona to Land Julián Álvarez

Barcelona may shift their focus to signing Chelsea forward João Pedro, as a move for their primary target, Julián Álvarez, appears increasingly difficult.

According to "Mundo Deportivo," the Atlético Madrid star has long been a priority for the Catalans in their bid to bolster their attack. However, the club is now forced to consider other options due to complications surrounding a deal for the Argentine.

It's reported that the Blaugrana were prepared to offer around 100 million euros for Álvarez. However, Paris Saint-Germain is ready to table an even larger sum. Atlético Madrid seems resigned to the fact that they won't be able to retain the player, but they prefer not to sell him to a direct league rival.

In light of this situation, Barcelona's sporting director Deco has turned his attention to Chelsea forward João Pedro. The Catalans have already established contact with the Brazilian's representatives and will make every effort to sign him, especially if the London club fails to qualify for European competitions this season.

This current Premier League campaign has seen João Pedro feature in 34 matches, scoring 15 goals and providing 5 assists.