Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that there have been no offers for Manchester United and Chelsea target Pedro, and claimed that he doesn’t want to sell the player [Daily Mirror].
If the Premier League pair are unable to get their man it will mean they have to move to other targets. Here are five that they should go after…
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5) Jeremy Menez, AC Milan
Although his agent has claimed that the player is going to stay with the Rossoneri [Daily Express], he may change his mind if offered Champions League football. Known for his lightning pace and direct running he is a similar, if not as accomplished, player to Pedro.
4) Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid
It may take a lot to prise the forward away from the Vicente Calderon, but it would definitely be worth it. The 24-year-old scored 25 goals in 54 games last time round, and can play either on the wing or centrally.
3) Shaqiri, Inter Milan
If Stoke can attempt to sign the 23-year-old [The Guardian], then their more successful counterparts can as well. The Switzerland international showed his ability in the World Cup last summer, and a new club could be exactly what’s needed to kickstart his faltering career.
2) Gareth Bale, Real Madrid
Rafael Benitez appears to want to keep the former Tottenham man at the Bernabeu, but if United or the Blues could tempt him away then he would automatically make them favourites for the Premier League title. With fans getting on his back in Spain, the Welshman may be more open to it than he is letting on.
1) Mario Gotze, Bayern Munich
The Germany international’s career appears to be stalling at the Allianz Arena, with regular time in the starting XI proving hard to come by. He could be open to a move as a result, but similarly to Bale it could take a lot to take the 23-year-old from the Bavarian outfit. As one of the best young talents in Europe it would be a major coup.