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Barcelona are 'close to reaching an agreement' with Chelsea for Marcos Alonso... but Catalan giants' hopes of signing Blues captain Cesar Azpilicueta 'have become complicated and deal is up in the air'

Barcelona are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea to sign Marcos Alonso, but their chase of Cesar Azpilicueta has become complicated.

Alonso's future at Stamford Bridge has been a talking point this summer due to his eagerness to return to Spain.

Chelsea's defence has been significantly weakened following the departures of centre-back pair Antonio Rudiger and Anders Christiansen.

Barcelona are keen to sign Chelsea pair Marcos Alonso (right) and Cesar Azpilicueta (left)

The defensive exodus could continue next week, with Barcelona hopeful of signing Alonso for £8.6million (10m Euros) according to Sport.

The 31-year-old confirmed he wants to leave Chelsea last month, saying: 'On paper, I have a contract for one more year and that is where we’re at today.