Soccer

Barcelona 'could make a shock move for Chelsea outcast Marcos Alonso'


Barcelona ‘could make a shock move for Chelsea outcast Marcos Alonso’ as they look for a left-back to replace Junior Firpo if he leaves… with Valencia captain Jose Gaya another option for Nou Camp club

  • Barcelona are reportedly looking to sign a left-back before the window closes
  • Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso has emerged as a target for the Nou Camp club
  • Spain international hasn’t played since ex-manager Frank Lampard froze him out
  • Valencia captain Jose Gaya, available for £12m, is another potential option
  • Barca want cover for Jordi Alba is Firpo leaves the club for AC Milan loan 

Barcelona ‘are looking to sign a left-back with Chelsea‘s Marcos Alonso and Valencia’s Jose Gaya among their targets.’

The Nou Camp side are making contingency plans should Junior Firpo, who has been linked with a loan move to AC Milan and West Ham, leave before the end of this month’s window.

And, according to Mundo Deportivo, out-of-favour Chelsea defender Alonso and Valencia captain Gaya are being considered.

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso has emerged as a potential Barcelona target as they look to sign a left-back before the end of the January window

Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso has emerged as a potential Barcelona target as they look to sign a left-back before the end of the January window

Valencia captain Jose Gaya is another possibility as Barcelona consider bringing a player in

Valencia captain Jose Gaya is another possibility as Barcelona consider bringing a player in

Wednesday's edition of Mundo Deportivo reports that Alonso and Gaya are 'candidates'

Wednesday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo reports that Alonso and Gaya are ‘candidates’ 

The role of any new signing in the left-back position would be as back-up to Jordi Alba.

Alonso, 30, hasn’t played for Chelsea since former manager Frank Lampard removed him at half-time with the team trailing 3-0 to West Bromwich Albion back on September 26.

Alonso reportedly wanted to watch the second half of the match at The Hawthorns, which saw Chelsea come back to draw 3-3, on the team bus rather than in the stands, causing an argument with Lampard that led to him being frozen out.

The Spain international came through the academy ranks at rivals Real Madrid but Barcelona are said to value both his offensive and defensive capabilities as well as his 6ft 2in height which could allow him to slot in as a central defender.

Junior Firpo has been linked with a loan move away to AC Milan or West Ham this month

Junior Firpo has been linked with a loan move away to AC Milan or West Ham this month

Alonso hasn't played for Chelsea since a terrible display in their draw at West Brom in September which saw Frank Lampard take him off at half-time

Alonso hasn’t played for Chelsea since a terrible display in their draw at West Brom in September which saw Frank Lampard take him off at half-time

It remains to be seen whether Alonso (left) wins back his place under new boss Thomas Tuchel

It remains to be seen whether Alonso (left) wins back his place under new boss Thomas Tuchel

He is contracted to Chelsea until the summer of 2023 and it remains to be seen whether new manager Thomas Tuchel brings him back into the fold.

Gaya, 25, is also a Spain international and has played more frequently this season, setting up four goals in LaLiga action.

Valencia owner Peter Lim needs to sell players to offset financial losses and Gaya, one of their prize assets, could be available for around £12million.

Mundo say that Gaya has tried to negotiate a better contract with Valencia than the improved one that the club tabled.







READ NEWS SOURCE

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept our use of cookies.