Eddie Howe wants to add another quality defensive signing to his squad this summer but will have hard work convincing Barcelona into a sale

Barca will have four of their new signings available to face Rayo Vallecano but one big name will still be missing for the LaLiga opener.

Both players ran down their contracts down at Chelsea and AC Milan respectively and joined Barca on free transfers.

The La Liga side have confirmed the arrival of their new centre-back from Chelsea, slapping a massive release clause on the Dane

The defender has admitted his decision to leave has been far from easy after realising a "dream come true".

The Denmark international is free to find a new club after running down his contract with the Blues

Andreas Christensen's absence from the Chelsea starting eleven has caused plenty of problems for Tuchel in recent weeks

Cesar Azpilicueta will meet again with Chelsea officials to hammer out his future, claims a reliable source.

Christensen was nowhere to be seen during Chelsea's FA Cup final loss to Liverpool and a report has now revealed why

A former Barcelona official has revealed their pursuit of a Chelsea player is three years in the making

The future buying club of a Chelsea star have raised major concerns about the player amid his recent poor performances

Andreas Christensen appeared set for a summer move away from Chelsea, but that is now in doubt following a crucial update

Several of Chelsea's most reliable stars endured nightmares as a Benzema hattrick put Real Madrid 3-1 up at half time in the CL quarters.

Thomas Tuchel has set out a stern bottom line over his demands for a Chelsea player who is leaving - and hailed a first-team 'wonderkid'

One of Chelsea's out of contract defenders has reportedly agreed in principle to sign for Barcelona.

The LaLiga giants mean business this summer with a deal for the first of four free agent signings seemingly already agreed

The defender has reached a requirement that could have beneficial repercussions for Chelsea amid their current stalemate, but doubts remain

"The communication from his side is that he did not sign until now. So we have to consider the possibility that he leaves us."

Chelsea have reportedly entered 'early contract talks' with a big name to prevent Andreas Christensen's impending exit from being repeated

Tottenham and Arsenal have both been mentioned as landing spots for a centre-half Barcelona could sell once a Chelsea deal is completed.

The Blues boss has answered questions about an impending decision that may deprive Chelsea of a useful player, with whom he may disagree

The first of three potential Chelsea exits this summer has moved ever closer after a report revealed Christensen is set to join Barcelona.

Barcelona are closing in on three deals that have ramifications for multiple Premier League sides, most notably Chelsea.

Barcelona chief executive Mateu Alemany is reportedly travelling to London to finalise the capture of a Chelsea star

Former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has sent advice to a current star, although it could end up benefitting Barcelona

Chelsea have 'already given up' hope of tying a centre-back down to a new contract, and his likeliest next move has been revealed.

"Things can still be done", says the out-of-contract defender despite his focus being elsewhere - while he has praise for Thomas Tuchel too

The future of Andreas Christensen has taken another twist after a trusted source revealed what the Dane won't do to Chelsea in the summer.

The Denmark defender's proposed switch to the Nou Camp this summer appears to be edging ever closer.

Tuchel is facing a mounting crisis in one area after a Chelsea regular was earmarked to move in the wake of a completed European deal.

One of the key stumbling blocks preventing a crucial Chelsea deal has been revealed, although other claims about the player have been denied

Bayern are reportedly targeting a Chelsea star after one of their players, who has been linked with Newcastle, rejected a new deal

His contract situation with Chelsea has encountered many twists before stalling and now he is on the verge of agreeing his next move

Another European heavyweight has joined the bidding for a Chelsea star who is reportedly 'almost certain' to leave

Barcelona are advancing towards a raid on Chelsea with all signs now pointing towards the deal being done, a report has claimed

A number of Chelsea defenders are out of contract next summer and there have been developments regarding two of those players.

One Chelsea star's intentions have been made clear as he 'closes in' on a transfer to a European giant

The Blues are reportedly on the brink of announcing new deals for two of their regulars after a breakthrough in talks led by Gravovskaia

Tottenham have joined the two Manchester clubs in the race to sign a Chelsea centre-back, while Man Utd have a four-man striker shortlist.

AC Milan are prepared to sign another Chelsea centre-half to partner Tomori in January if Tuchel's ultimatum falls on deaf ears.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has urged a star to "walk the talk" while dismissing a report over one summer signing

A reported breakthrough in contract negotiations between Chelsea and a star player is likely to make manager Thomas Tuchel very happy

The Blues boss also provided updates over the futures of two players who are also in doubt whether they will be at Stamford Bridge next year

The Blues have work to do with a number of players but one is refusing to get too flustered about his situation.

The European heavyweight are waiting in the wings for the Chelsea man they have top of their list of budget targets

The Blues were thought to have hit a roadblock but fresh talks seem to have reignited the race to get pen put to paper

Chelsea are reportedly in a 'standoff' with one of their most integral players over a new contract at Stamford Bridge