Chelsea could be set to receive a significant transfer windfall with Barcelona prepared to reignite their interest in Cesar Azpilicueta. The Catalan club were keen on signing the Blues' captain in the summer but Azpilicueta rejected their approach in favour of signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona hijacked Chelsea's moves for Raphinha and Jules Kounde in the summer, forcing Todd Boehly into signing alternative targets. Marcos Alonso left the club to join Xavi Hernandez's side, but the Spaniard was not joined by Azpilicueta.
The Chelsea icon wouldn’t usually be considered a first-choice defender for Graham Potter, but regular injuries to Reece James has seen the Spaniard play more minutes than first expected this season. football.london understands the Blues have agreed a £26.3million fee plus add-ons to sign Malo Gusto from Lyon, with the 19-year-old set to join the club in the summer.
