Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta is reportedly in advanced talks over a move to Barcelona who are eyeing up his signature for the next summer.
The Blues skipper is out of contract at the end of the season and with no negotiations underway with the Chelsea camp, the Spain international could be in line for a return to his homeland with Barcelona keen on his services.
According to reports from Spanish news outlet El Nacional, the new Barca boss Xavi is looking for a smart piece of business in the transfer market to strengthen their defence on the cheap.
Thomas Tuchel has himself been on the hunt for reinforcements in the centre-back role with Sevilla’s Jules Kounde the longstanding target at the Bridge since this summer despite the deal falling through in the final stages.
Kounde is understood to be open to making the move to England’s top flight with Chelsea now joined by bitter rivals Manchester United in the race to land the France international.
