BARCELONA are reportedly plotting a double transfer raid for Chelsea defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen.
The Blues risk losing both centre-backs plus Antonio Rudiger this summer when their contracts expire in June.
So far all three of them have yet to agree an extension at Stamford Bridge and all have a number of clubs chasing their services.
Now Italian football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has offered an update on two of their situations as he revealed the cash-strapped Barcelona giants are making their move.
He claims that LaLiga giants have already offered Azpilicueta a contract to join them.
And he states they also want Danish star Christensen to join them as well.
Romano tweeted: “Barcelona are working to sign Cesar Azpilicueta as free agent in June. Talks on – contract proposed until 2024 with potential option, as per @10JoseAlvarez. Chelsea are still waiting for César to communicate his decision.
“Barca are also interested in Andreas Christensen.”
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Chelsea skipper Azpilicueta, 32, has played more than 450 times for Chelsea.
He has won a host of honours during his time in the capital – including two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and Champions League.
Meanwhile Christensen, 25, starred in last season’s Champions League final win over Manchester City.
He has continued to play a key role for Thomas Tuchel’s side this term and appears to be keeping his transfer options open.
Christensen has a host of clubs monitoring his situation, with Bayern Munich also keen on securing his services.
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