According to the reputable Brazilian outlet Ge Globo and insider Fabrizio Romano, London club Arsenal and Catalan side Barcelona have shown serious interest in 24-year-old Chelsea forward Joao Pedro. Both European giants were prepared to pay over €100 million (£85.5 million) in the current transfer window.
However, the hierarchy at Chelsea and the BlueCo consortium quickly blocked any potential negotiations, declaring the Brazilian a completely untouchable and unsellable player.
To firmly dismiss any speculation, Chelsea has already reached a verbal agreement with Joao Pedro regarding a new long-term contract running until June 2033. The deal includes a significant increase in the forward's salary following his impressive debut season at Stamford Bridge.
An official announcement regarding the contract extension is expected in the coming days.
