With the arrival of Luis Suarez at the Catalan club last summer hindering his playing time significantly, it looks like 27 year-old Spanish International Pedro could be on his way out of Barcelona in order to gain regular first team minutes.
In an interview at the Catalonia training camp earlier this week, the played was quoted to have stated "I would like to have finished my career here but we will have to see what happens."
The player's manager, Luis Enrique, has hinted at the player's potential departure from the club by stating 'Pedro is an important player and I would love for him to stay. It is going to be a personal decision and I will respect it.'
With the player himself confirming that the release clause in his contract had been reduced to a mere €30m (£21.4m) from its previous €150m (£110m), a handful of top clubs are rumored to have taken notice. Chelsea, Liverpool and Inter Milan are all being rumored have shown interest in the player.
Chelsea looking like Pedro's likely suitors
However, in this scenario Chelsea would have the advantage, as they can offer the player UEFA Champions League football, something neither Liverpool or Inter can at this time.
If Chelsea were to acquire the services of the Spanish International, where would he fit in at the 2014-2015 Champions? If he were to join, he would do nothing but strengthen a Chelsea side looking to defend their title.
Pedro played a role in 49 of Barcelona's 60 games in all competitions last season, scoring 16 goals and providing nine assists. A versatile player, the Spaniard could possibly compete with Juan Cuadrado for the right wing position, with Brazilian Willian pushed into the middle to compete with Oscar.
Chelsea are willing to offer Pedro a four-year deal, and will try to get the deal wrapped up as quickly as possible in order to have the player join them on their US tour which begins later this week.
