Andreas Christensen has already spoken to Barcelona transfers chiefs ahead of his looming Chelsea departure. The 26-year-old sees his contract with the Blues expire at the end of the season and will be free to leave in the summer.
Football.london understands that Chelsea felt they had agreed on terms with the Denmark international's representative over a new five-year contract in August. However, nothing was signed and a dispute quickly arose over the length of the proposed deal and the agent's commission.
Though despite his uncertain future at Stamford Bridge, Christensen's featured 33 times for Thomas Tuchel's side this season, playing a crucial role in the west Londoner's success. He has attracted the attention of Barcelona and Inter Milan ahead of a potential switch, but it turns out that the foundations to an exit have already been built.