Earlier this week, Real Madrid signed Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for around €50m plus €5m bonuses.
The Spain international was a regular for the Premier League side in recent years. His exit will force the Blues to prioritise addressing this key position.
Chelsea could either look within the club or in the market for a new left-back this summer.
Earlier this month, we relayed news of the west London club entering the race for Andrea Cambiaso as Xabi Alonso is keen on the Juventus player.
On Tuesday, Sport Witness covered multiple claims from Italy backing Chelsea’s interest. Barcelona are also in the picture and his preference is to join them.
Barcelona deny interest in Chelsea target
Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio backs up Barca’s interest when covering the latest on Chelsea.
He claims that after the Catalan club and Como, the Premier League side made contact for the 26-year-old.
Chelsea have knocked on Juventus’ door specifically for Andrea Cambiaso. However, his priority is to join Hansi Flick’s side this summer.
Mundo Deportivo relay claims made in Italy of Cambiaso wanting to join Barca and then provide their own updates. Chelsea are also looking at the player, valued at €40m, as Marc Cucurella’s potential successor.
The Catalan newspaper wastes no time in ruling out Barcelona making an approach for the Italy international. That’s because he is not even on their target list for this summer.
Barca could consider him later in the window but, as of now, Cambiaso isn’t on their list. Their priority is to strengthen other areas, especially the strike position.
Encouragement for Chelsea from Spain
Hansi Flick’s side ruling out a move for Andrea Cambiaso would certainly come as a boost for Chelsea and his other suitors.
The Italian’s €40m price would be within the Blues’ reach, who have already taken steps to try and sign him this summer.
Transfermarkt value the Juventus player, who has a contract until 2029, at €20m. He managed three goals and five assists from 3,609 minutes from 47 matches.