Chelsea and Barcelona have been inextricably linked throughout the current summer transfer window.
The two sides have been competing for signings throughout the off-season - a number of players having been linked with moves to both the Camp Nou and Stamford Bridge. Former Leeds star Raphinha and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski are immediately those that spring to mind. The Blues were rumoured to be in the running for the pair but new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was left frustrated with the pair penning long-term contracts with the Spanish giants.
And direct discussions between the two sides have also taken place regularly. Andreas Christensen at first made the move to Barca at the end of his contract in west London. In the meantime, Cesar Azpilicueta could also be set to follow the Dane to Spain with the Catalans keen on making a move for the current Chelsea captain.
