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Chelsea are 'open to a swap deal with Barcelona this summer as they consider letting Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso leave in exchange for out of favour defender Serginho Dest and Brazilian goalkeeper Neto

Chelsea are reportedly open to a swap deal with Barcelona including Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso with the duo keen to join the Spanish giants this summer.

Blues defender Andreas Christensen is already said to have agreed a deal with Barca with both Azpilicueta and Alonso keen to follow in the Denmark international's footsteps.

The Catalan giants have been awaiting the sale of Chelsea to begin discussions over the defensive duo as Xavi looks to rebuild his squad.

Captain Cesar Azpilicueta could join Barcelona
Marcos Alonso is also a summer transfer target

Chelsea are reportedly open to a swap deal with Barcelona including Cesar Azpilicueta (left) and Marcos Alonso (right) this summer with the duo keen to exit Stamford Bridge

Thomas Tuchel's side do have an option to extend captain Azpilicueta's contract by another year while Alonso remains in contract until the summer of 2023 - therefore the Blues would be expecting some form of compensation.