According to recent reports, Barcelona is interested in the transfer of Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen. The Chelsea defense duo is seen as a very important target for the Catalans, who have shown serious problems this season in the foreground.
The Londoners' defenders could both be available for free transfers next summer, as their contracts with Chelsea expire at the end of the season. This fits very well with Barcelona's situation, which is in a very difficult financial situation, accumulating debts of more than 1 billion pounds.
Recall that at the beginning of the season, Barcelona followed the same strategy, signing at zero cost, players with plenty of potential like Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia. But the plans of the La Liga giants may fail without a good start.
Both Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen are key players in Thomas Tuchel's squad, and the club could make a move to keep them on the team by offering him new contracts before the end of the season.
Azpilicueta is the current Chelsea captain, and he remains a key player, whether he plays as a central defender or on the wing. Given the fact that Reece James is injured, the Spaniard’s responsibilities are even greater. The same reasoning can be made for Christensen. The footballer has a special importance in the formation of the blues, especially considering the uncertain future of Antonio Rudiger. The latter has been rumored for a possible move towards Real Madrid.
The English failed to transfer Sevilla defender Jules Kounde during the summer transfer window. For this reason, Tuchel is expected to resist when it comes to the departure of defenders from his team.
