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Pedri to Liverpool rumours: Romano makes transfer ‘GUARANTEE’
Robin Bairner
- 6 May 2024 15:00 BST
- 2 min read
Fabrizio Romano has reacted to transfer rumours linking Barcelona playmaker Pedri with a transfer to Liverpool by making a “guarantee” on the deal.
During the January transfer window, there were reports that the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United were interested in the 21-year-old, with Barcelona reported to have "extreme concerns" over the player’s constant battles with injury.
The former Las Palmas man has subsequently missed another month because of a hamstring problem but has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent days.
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Current ETV
Pedri
M, AM (C)
Barcelona
Pedri
M, AM (C)
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ETV Range
€46.4M - €77.3M
Pedri contract talks planned
Romano has shot these transfer rumours down, though.
“I can guarantee that there is nothing between Pedri and Liverpool, or between Liverpool and Barcelona for Pedri - the situation is completely quiet. Pedri is really happy and always super committed to Barcelona, and he’s a crucial part of the project at the Nou Camp,” Romano wrote for the Daily Briefing.
“Of course, contract talks will have to take place in the next weeks and months - this will be one of the priorities for Barca after an agreement was reached for Pau Cubarsi (it’s just about the final details now); Pedri is another player who will speak to Barca about a new contract, talks will take place, but when PSG were interested in the past Pedri never wanted to entertain any talks because his full focus remains on Barcelona.
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“So, a new contract will be a topic really soon between Pedri and Barca, and it’s also important to say that Liverpool have different priorities - a new centre-back, and a new player in the offensive positions, so these are the areas to watch, more than a big signing in midfield.”
Pedri, it seems, will be staying at Barcelona for the foreseeable future, despite all the speculation and rumours in recent months.
