Barcelona can’t afford to stand still because they’ve already fallen behind their La Liga rivals. They are on a mission to rebuild and get back to challenging for the biggest prizes. But in order to that – some quality additions will be required. Like, the reigning UEFA Champions League winners’ captain, for example.Xavi wants experience in his defence – new Barcelona manager eager to talk to AzpilicuetaCesar Azpilicueta is seen as an ideal player to get Barca back to paths of glory. He’s got the quality, he’s got the winning mentality, plenty of experience and, crucially, would command no transfer fee should he agree to a move once his Chelsea contract expires at the end of June 2022.Barcelona’s CEO Ferran Reverter assured the fans that the club would be allowed to sign new players in January as well as before the start of next season. There will be no obstacles in transfer dealings – even though the club is still dragged back by the enormous debt. Tempting a Chelsea player off Stamford Bridge would certainly back up Reverter’s claims.Wednesday, 23.00: (1.60) Real Madrid (4.10) Ath.Bilbao (6.25)New boss Xavi isn’t a great fan of American defender Serginho Dest, who was recruited and regularly played by the former coach Ronald Koeman. The former Ajax man has had to wait for his chance since Xavi’s arrival because the former Blaugrana captain decided to go with three defenders at the back and playing Oscar Mingueza on the right. Also, the signing of veteran Brazilian Dani Alves suggests that Xavi wants someone more reliable – someone like Azpilicueta.Azpilicueta is 29th in the Ballon d’Or rankings. pic.twitter.com/Jzs9q8bhSd— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) November 29, 2021 The 32-year-old will be free to negotiate with any club starting from 1 January but only if he doesn’t sign a new deal with the Blues – even though there is an offer on the table. It’s believed that the Spain international is in no hurry to extend his stay in London – at least not before he explores other options presented to him. Although a fan favourite at the Bridge, Dave might decide to move clubs after a decade-long stint in West London.At the Camp Nou they know that it will not be an easy task because of that Chelsea renewal offer and because there are other teams that have been interested in him.
