César Azpilicueta has been included in Chelsea’s squad for their pre-season trip to the United States amid his desire to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
The versatile player is a priority target for Barcelona as they plan to bring him to the Camp Nou to bolster their defence.
Mundo Deportivo explain the La Liga side will ‘present an offer to Chelsea as soon as possible’ for the 32-year-old.
The Spain international has spent the last decade at the west London club. For his contribution to the club, the Blues are willing to let him go out in the ongoing window for the right price. There’s no mention what figure would be accepted by Chelsea.
Azpilicueta awaits developments in the US, where he continues to train with an exemplary attitude.
The Premier League club are perfectly aware of his position, which is why they are of the belief the ex-Marseille man will not be with Thomas Tuchel’s side next season.
The player is aware Chelsea will ‘let him go out for a low amount’, but the English club must first find a replacement for him. Therefore, the Blues ‘ask for patience’, from both Azpilicueta and Barcelona.
