A trade agreement between Chelsea and Barcelona for defender Marcos Alonso to join the Nou Camp this summer is “close to being achieved,” according to reliable sources from Spain.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to Sport, Chelsea’s head coach Thomas Tuchel allegedly gave the trade his approval.
The transfer mechanism is expected to be finished next week, along with a deal on the asking price.
Chelsea has put the defender’s current market worth at around €10 million; this price should be “fixed” during the meeting the following week since Barcelona wants to complete the transaction as soon as possible.
Marcos Alonso of Barcelona will travel with them to the United States after receiving permission from Xavi and his gang months ago.
Cesar Azpilicueta, who is expected to transfer from Chelsea to Barcelona, has not yet been subject to a deal, though.
Raphinha, a target for Chelsea who prefers a transfer to Barcelona, is anticipated to elude Chelsea’s grasp.
Even though Chelsea and Leeds United have a contract for the Brazilian star, Raphinha and Chelsea have not yet concluded their personal arrangements.
Raphinha would even want to remain at Elland Road in the short future while waiting for Barcelona’s financial issues to be sorted once the winter transfer market opens, according to ESPN.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano asserts that Raphinha wants to sign with Barcelona and Chelsea is also interested, according to remarks made by Joan Laporta, the club’s president.
