Liverpool have been linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Pedri as their search for a Georginio Wijnaldum replacement goes on, as reported by the Liverpool Echo.

Enjoying a commendable 2020/21 campaign, the youngster recorded four goals and six assists in 52 appearances for the Blaugrana [Transfermarkt].

Now on international duty with his native Spain, Liverpool are reportedly considering paying upwards of £70m in order to secure the teenage transfer target [Liverpool Echo].

Pedri has enjoyed a surprise rise to prominence following his €5m (£4.3m) signing from Las Palmas which could rise to €25m (£21.46m) after add-ons [Football Espana].

Worryingly for Nou Camp chiefs, his contract is set to expire in 12 months’ time, which may open the door for the Reds to offer the 18-year-old Premier League football [Liverpool Echo].

Despite these rumours, many Liverpool fans took to Twitter to quickly dispel the notion of Pedri being on the books at Anfield in 2021/22.

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Liverpool fans react

Replying to popular fan outlet Empire of the Kop, here is how some Liverpool fans summarised their reactions to recent developments:

"Barca won't let him leave. No way and bet he has a massive buyout clause"

"As if they would sell him he is their next superstar"
"Not a chance."
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"#1 Barca won’t sell him. #2 Liverpool can’t afford him."
"Jones>>"
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"Zero chance of this happening"
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