Chelsea has established a comparable asking price for both Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta, both of whom are desired by Barcelona this summer.
Alonso has a year left on his contract at Chelsea and is eager to go on, with Barcelona his favourite destination.
Chelsea renewed Azpilicueta's contract soon before fines were imposed on former owner Roman Abramovich earlier this year, although he also wants to go this summer.
Both players are desired by Barcelona, and the Catalan giants are eager to finalize the two deals.
However, according to Catalan daily Sport, Chelsea has set a €13 million asking price for each of the two Spaniards for a summer transfer.
Thomas Tuchel is willing to sell Alonso, and the player has turned down other offers in order to join the Catalan giants.
And Barcelona is attempting to negotiate a lower fee for a player who will be available on a free transfer next summer.
A transfer for Azpilicueta is more tricky because Tuchel wants to keep the Spaniard because he believes he has more to offer.
Chelsea will only sell if one of his suitors matches their asking price of €13 million.
Azpilicueta has already informed Tuchel that he wishes to depart and is prepared to file a transfer request if necessary.
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