7M - Chelsea interested in Barcelona defender Gerard Martin this summer

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona defender Gerard Martin.

The 24-year-old has also been linked with clubs such as AC Milan, according to MilanNews. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will come forward with an official offer to get the deal done.

The Blues need more depth in their defensive unit, and Martin could be a useful addition. He is still relatively young and will improve with coaching and experience, potentially developing into an important player for the club. He can operate in central defence as well as a makeshift fullback.

Chelsea looked vulnerable defensively last season, and they need to improve in that area if they want to compete next season. They failed to secure European qualification and will look to bounce back strongly. Adding a quality defender could make a significant difference.

Meanwhile, the opportunity to play for Chelsea will be exciting for Martin as well. It would represent a step up in his career, especially if they are willing to offer him regular game time. He is not a guaranteed starter at Barcelona, and it would make sense for him to move to a club where he can play every week.

Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world and will be hoping to fight for major trophies next season. They have brought in a new manager and have an ambitious project. Martin would certainly be attracted to the idea of joining them if a concrete proposal is on the table.

Chelsea also have more financial resources than the Italian club and should be able to win the race for his signature. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can finalise a deal quickly.