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Cesar Azpilicueta, the captain of Chelsea, and Barcelona "near in on a deal," with "new discussions slated" for the Spanish full-back. Despite financial difficulties, LaLiga giants continue to splurge
This summer, there has been a lot of talk about Cesar Azpilicueta.
The player was rumored to want to leave Chelsea earlier this summer.
According to reports, Barcelona and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea are nearing an agreement. Barcelona has scheduled new negotiations about the player.
This summer, there has been a lot of talk about Azpilicueta because it has been said that the Spain international wants to go back to his home country.
Barcelona has been vying for his signature all summer long and, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, is eager to move the transfer process along.
According to rumors, Barcelona wants to move the Spanish full-transfer back's negotiations along quickly.
According to reports, the full-back is waiting on Chelsea's acceptance of a two-year contract that would keep him at the Catalan club through the year 2024.
The agreement will also offer the option of an additional year, according to the Spanish daily Sport.
Sport is more optimistic in its reporting on the transaction, estimating that the sum paid for the Chelsea player will range from £3.5 million to £4.5 million.
After ten years in England, the Spaniard apparently wants to return to his home country this summer.
According to reports, Chelsea has chosen Josko Gvardiol (R) as the replacement for Azpilicueta.
According to reports, the acquisition is now being delayed mostly due to the ongoing controversy over Azpilicueta's replacement.
It has been reported that the top candidate to take the Spaniard's spot is RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.
After losing Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger to Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively, on free transfers earlier this summer, Thomas Tuchel was eager to bolster Chelsea's defensive positions.
Chelsea is still after Sevilla defender Jules Kounde despite having an earlier offer rejected this week. The west London club is reported to have reached an agreement on a price with the Spanish club.
The club has had its eye on Kounde for some time, and Chelsea made an attempt to get him last summer.
Jules Kounde, a defender for Sevilla, is a key target for Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea.
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