Barcelona and Chelsea have business to do. The two clubs are locked in a curious position as both try to trade each other’s assets.
The two most obvious cases, which have been the subject of speculation for several months, are two from Chelsea’s Spanish contingent. According to the Italian journalist Fabricius RomanoChelsea owner Todd Boehly will sit down with Barcelona board members to discuss the future of Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso. The former was due to be out of contract this summer, but Chelsea exercised an option to extend his contract, while Alonso has one more year left on his contract. Consequently, Barcelona will have to agree on a fee for both.
The meeting between Todd Boehly and the Barcelona board about Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso and other issues is scheduled for the next few hours. ?? #CFC
Boehly will be in charge of the negotiations directly as always, both Azpi and Alonso have an agreement with Barça. Until Chelsea now.
– Fabricio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2022
According to the report, the deals between the players and Barcelona are already agreed and only fees will be agreed. Romano also made elusive reference to ‘other issues’ at the table between the two parties.
This week a direct contact between Barcelona and Chelsea is planned. Barça wants to close the deal for César Azpilicueta as soon as possible, a two-year contract plus an option for one more season. ?? #FCB
Marcos Alonso will also be discussed, who is still hoping to sign for Barça. pic.twitter.com/TZLa54FiBq
– Fabricio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2022
There have been suggestions this week that Chelsea could try to hijack Manchester United’s efforts to sign Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Barcelona President Joan Laporta has told the press They don’t want to sell De Jong, but they didn’t rule him out either. The logical conclusion is that Barcelona’s interest in the two Chelsea defenders may influence a possible deal for De Jong, should the midfielder be interested in a move.
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