Chelsea transfer news: Cesar Azpilicueta, Nemanja Matic and Marcos Alonso scouted by Barcelona director of football Robert Fernandez
BARCELONA are reportedly plotting a stunning raid on Chelsea this summer after watching three stars during Monday’s 2-1 win over West Ham.
According to Marca, sporting director Robert Fernandez and scout Urbano Ortega were present at the London Stadium as they prepare to welcome in a new manager at the end of the season.
Barcelona director of football Robert Fernandez has been on a scouting mission to LondonGetty Images
Luis Enrique has announced he will be leaving his post as Barcelona boss, and a different gaffer means new signings are inevitable.
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Like Chelsea, Barca have switched to a 3-4-3 formation and the talented trio suit the system extremely well.
Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea star Cesar AzpilicuetaGetty ImagesNemanja Matic is also on the radar for BarcelonaGetty Images
Azpilicueta could be ideal to play alongside Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti at the back, while Matic would provide the beef currently lacking in midfield.
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Marcos Alonso claims he turned down Barca just last summerEPAFernandez is also keeping tabs on Arsenal right-back Hector BellerinGetty Images
The report adds that Fernandez and Ortega also took the opportunity to run the rule over Hector Bellerin at the Emirates on Tuesday evening.
But they won’t have been too impressed by his performance, with Arsenal suffering a humiliating 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in their Champions League knockout clash.
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