Barcelona are said to be readying their official proposal for signing Chelsea skipper César Azpilicueta in this summer’s transfer window.
Personal terms were agreed upon between the two parties as long as two months back with Azpilicueta earmarked by Barcelona manager Xavi as a priority target to bolster his options in the backline.
Chelsea are fretting over the long-term future of the Spain international full-back who captains Thomas Tuchel’s side and is keen to head out the exit door at Stamford Bridge before the transfer window slams shut.
Barcelona are preparing their official proposal for César Azpilicueta. Up to Chelsea soon, as they will complete new signings and then decide on the Spanish fullback. 🚨🇪🇸 #CFC
Barcelona have an agreement on personal terms with Apzi since months ago: 2 year deal with option.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2022
According to a claim from the transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Barca camp are hoping to ramp up their approach to bring in Azpilicueta with an official proposal in the works sooner rather than later on a two-year contract with an option to extend.
Tuchel. meanwhile, is focused on completing the signing of Sevilla’s Jules Kounde, a long-standing name on the Chelsea gaffer’s wishlist,
