Barcelona offer Azpilicueta contract

Barcelona are reportedly plotting a double transfer raid for Chelsea defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen.

The Blues risk losing both centre-backs plus Antonio Rudiger this summer when their contracts expire in June.

So far all three of them have yet to agree an extension at Stamford Bridge and all have a number of clubs chasing their services.

Now Italian football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has offered an update on two of their situations as he revealed that cash-strapped Barcelona are making their move.

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He claims the LaLiga giants have already offered Azpilicueta a contract to join them.

And he states they also want Danish star Christensen to join them as well.

Romano tweeted: “Barcelona are working to sign Cesar Azpilicueta as free agent in June. Talks on – contract proposed until 2024 with potential option, as per @10JoseAlvarez. Chelsea are still waiting for César to communicate his decision.

“Barca are also interested in Andreas Christensen.”

Chelsea skipper Azpilicueta, 32, has played more than 450 times for Chelsea.

He has won a host of honours during his time in the capital – including two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and Champions League.

Meanwhile Christensen, 25, starred in last season’s Champions League final win over Manchester City.

He has continued to play a key role for Thomas Tuchel’s side this term and appears to be keeping his transfer options open.

Christensen has a host of clubs monitoring his situation, with Bayern Munich also keen on securing his services.