A sacrifice for Neymar. Player close to Barcelona may miss the World Cup
João Pedro on the brink
Football news
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Barcelona's top transfer target this summer, striker João Pedro, now faces the threat of a major career setback.
Details: While the Catalan club is finalizing the Brazilian's transfer, Carlo Ancelotti is considering recalling Neymar to the national team. According to ESPN Brasil, Pedro is the main candidate to be dropped from the 2026 World Cup squad if the legendary number ten does get a call-up.
- Also read: Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Prediction, facts, betting tips, line-ups and H2H – May 15, 2026
Recall, we previously reported that the Brazilian forward is close to joining Barcelona.
It's worth noting that this season, the Brazilian forward has played 48 matches for Chelsea, scoring 20 goals and providing 9 assists.
Reminder: Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo is preparing to leave the club for a move to the Premier League.
