Reports suggest Barcelona are eyeing Chelsea forward João Pedro as a potential attacking reinforcement this summer. For FPL managers, this creates uncertainty regarding his immediate future and whether he will remain a viable asset in the Premier League.
Transfer status
rumour
FPL data status
In official FPL
- Availability: In FPL - £7.5m
- Likely position: FWD
- Price: £7.5m
By the numbers
- Position: FWD · Price: £7.5m
- Last season: 177 pts, 2,658 mins, 15 goals, 9 assists, 10 clean sheets
- Performance metrics: 5.1 PPG, 0.0 form, 16.87 xGI
- Next GW expected points: 2.3
- 2024/25: 126 pts, 1,946 mins, 10 goals, 6 assists, 6 clean sheets
- 2023/24: 104 pts, 2,037 mins, 9 goals, 3 assists, 5 clean sheets
What it means for FPL managers
Managers should treat this link as speculation for now, but monitor his involvement in Chelsea's pre-season. With 52.3% ownership, any concrete move away from the Premier League would be a significant blow to many squads, requiring a swift replacement strategy for an established FWD asset.
- Minutes risk: Nailed starter
- Who gains / loses: Other Chelsea attackers may see increased minutes if Pedro departs.