Chelsea have thrown their hat into the ring in the pursuit of right-back Ivan Fresneda from Real Valladolid this transfer window. However, it seems that the young player has his sights set on a move to Barcelona. According to reports from ESPN, Chelsea have now joined the race to secure the services of the 18-year-old talent. Despite this, Fresneda has reportedly already reached an agreement with Barcelona and is eagerly awaiting the confirmation of the deal. As of now, the deal is yet to be finalized.
It’s worth noting that Barcelona’s manager, Xavi, is supposedly more inclined towards a more experienced option. This comes amidst ongoing discussions with Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo. There’s a possibility that the Catalan club might consider signing both players, provided their financial plans align accordingly.
Zooming out, Chelsea’s involvement in this pursuit is occurring against the backdrop of their busy summer transfer window. The Blues have been quite active, already securing the signatures of eight players. This recent interest in Fresneda might be fueled by the need to find a replacement for Reece James, who recently suffered a muscle injury during training. This injury will sideline him for a few weeks.