After a long quiet period, it feels like the momentum behind the Cesar Azpilicueta to Barcelona rumours is regaining some legs at last.
The Spanish media reported talks earlier, this week, which was followed by the sighting of Todd Boehly in Barcelona.
Now, Nizaar Kinsella of the Evening Standard is bringing us a Sunday banger with the word that the Blues want an impressive €7m for the full back.
That’s a big ask for a 32 year old with one year left on his deal. It’s also a big step up from the “nominal fees” we had heard the club were asking for under the old owners.
Apparently Thomas Tuchel is understandably reluctant to lose his versatile captain, given how hard it’s been to recruit players in this window so far – hence the higher asking price.
Kinsella also reports that the former Marseille man will get a big raise in his move to Catalonia.
