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Chelsea 'are determined to keep hold of defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen' despite interest from Barcelona with the pair's contracts set to run out in the summer

Chelsea 'are determined to keep hold of their defensive duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen' despite interest from Barcelona.

Both players will see their contracts expire in the summer and are free to talk to interested clubs as of this month.

Danish defender Christensen, 25, is also a target for Bayern Munich having failed to commit to a new Chelsea deal despite months of negotiations.

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta (left) and Andreas Christensen (right) will both see their contracts expire at the end of the season

Thomas Tuchel's side are reportedly determined to keep hold of both players this summer

The Evening Standard report that Chelsea have no intention of letting either player leave despite Barcelona's intent to include them both in a summer squad overhaul.