Chelsea transfer news: Blues switch focus from Ronald Araujo to another Barca defender ...Middle East

Since the start of the season, Chelsea have been experiencing a string of misfortunes in their defensive sector. If the Blues have been linked with Ronald Araujo, another centre-back from FC Barcelona is also coveted.

With the injuries to Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana, Chelsea have lost 2 important players in central defence, two potential starters. Enzo Maresca is therefore forced to improvise to find a quality central defensive partnership. Fortunately, the English club possess an overflowing squad but evidently, that is not enough. Recently, the British press revealed the Blues' interest in Ronald Araujo.

The Uruguayan defender has been downgraded in the centre-back hierarchy. He is playing much less and Barcelona could consider selling him. But, according to information from TBR Football, whilst there is indeed interest in Ronald Araujo, Chelsea are particularly interested in one of his Barcelona teammates, Eric Garcia. The 24-year-old centre-back will be free of any contract next June. A situation that could benefit the Blues.

Chelsea want to strip Barcelona's defence

If Chelsea have problems in defence, it is even more striking at Barcelona. It is the sector that must be strengthened as a priority. Could the Catalan giant lose a new element from the winter transfer window? If Eric Garcia refuses to extend his contract, then Barcelona could be forced to sell him this winter in order to obtain financial compensation. Nevertheless, this scenario remains very hypothetical since the trend is towards an extension.

The fact remains that the former Manchester City player already knows the Premier League quite well. Even if he is valued at £21.4m on Transfermarkt, he will certainly cost less, due to his contractual situation, which would obviously suit Chelsea.

This article was originally published on Top Mercato.

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