Barcelona sporting director Deco flew to London to meet the agent of Chelsea striker Joao Pedro. The visit signals Barcelona’s intent to secure the Portuguese forward ahead of the summer window. Pedro’s current contract expires in 2026, leaving him a free‑agent if a deal stalls. This move could reshape Barca’s attacking plans for the next campaign during this season undetermined.

Across the Premier League, Anthony Gordon edges closer to a five‑year contract with Bayern Munich, a deal that would make him one of the club’s newest foreign arrivals. Meanwhile, Marcos Senesi faces a free‑agent exit from Bournemouth, drawing interest from clubs such as Liverpool. These moves hint at a reshuffling of talent as clubs prepare for the next season ahead.

Outside the Premier League, Rangers have slapped Celtic with a potential £1m damages claim over Ibrox incidents, a move that could strain the Old Firm rivalry. Meanwhile, EFL officials warn that the Championship play‑off final at Wembley may move if the venue becomes unavailable, with Old Trafford emerging as a possible alternative. These developments add drama to a football calendar.