Barcelona ‘at the final stage’ of swoop for Chelsea star

Spanish giants Barcelona are on the verge of closing a deal for a member of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea backline, based on stories.

The participant in query? Marcos Alonso.

Left-back Alonso, in fact, has lengthy been tipped to make the transfer to the Camp Nou.

Amid the continued efforts of these ready of energy at Barcelona so as to add to Xavi Hernandez’s choices on the left, the oft-criticized Chelsea star was recognized as a number one goal, owing to each his expertise, and potential cut-price availability.

This comes with Alonso’s phrases at Stamford Bridge resulting from expire in lower than 12 months’ time.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 28: Marcos Alonso through the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Outdated Trafford on April 28, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Picture by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Photos)

Latest weeks, in flip, had seen contrasting stories unfold, concerning the willingness of the powers that be in west London to take care of their Barca counterparts.

This in fact comes with the Blaugrana having already overwhelmed Chelsea to the punch within the race for Leeds United star Raphinha this summer season, and hopeful of doing likewise within the Jules Kounde sweepstakes.

If the newest phrase stemming from the media on Sunday is something to go by, although, then it seems as if Alonso’s Camp Nou change isn’t solely inching nearer, however on the verge of completion.

As per switch journalist Christian Falk, the Spanish worldwide’s return to his residence nation is ‘on the ultimate stage’.

A ultimate spherical of negotiations to shut the switch are understood to be scheduled for a bit over per week from now, on the again of Barcelona’s return to base from the USA.

TRUE✅ The Switch of Marcos Alonso (31) to @FCBarcelona is on the ultimate stage. Closing negotations are deliberate after the US-Tour

— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) July 24, 2022

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