Chelsea duo Azpilicueta and Christensen join Barcelona on a free transfer

BARCELONA could reportedly sack eight players if they approach Chelsea duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen.

This is acc ASwho report that Barca could see Neto, Clement Lenglet, Samuel Umtiti, Oscar Mingueza, Riqui Puig, Martin Braithwaite, Luuk de Jong and Sergi Roberto leave.

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The Blaugrana are trying to tie Roberto to a new deal but talks have stalled and the defender’s future at the Nou Camp is uncertain.

Manager Xavi is looking to strengthen his ranks during the summer transfer window and it looks like his focus on free agents will return.

The Catalan giants have turned their season around after signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who saw his Arsenal terminate contract in January.

Aubameyang is enjoying a new life in Catalonia as he has scored a staggering seven goals in as many league games.

And now Barcelona are watching Azpilicueta and Christensen, whose deal expires in June.

The defenders are unlikely to stay at Stamford Bridge after the UK Government imposed sanctions on the departure Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich.

The Blues are currently unable to sign or sell any new players as they search for new owners.

And with that, the West Londoners are also likely to lose Antonio Rudiger, who hasn’t penned a new deal.

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Barcelona are also close to finalizing the signing of AC Milan star Franck Kessie, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

In fact, Kessie reportedly did completed his medical degree and will sign with the Spanish giants.