Though their focus has to remain resolutely on the job in hand during the current Premier League season, it appears that Arsenal are also making progress behind the scenes with one of their summer transfer targets. Mikel Arteta’s side have been a joy to watch this season and whilst the title isn’t yet out of reach, it’s becoming more and more difficult, particularly since Manc...Full Story »

Marcos Alonso has signed a new contract extension at Barcelona. The August arrival from Chelsea had a deal with Barca to the end of the season. However, Alonso put pen to paper today on a new agreement to 2024. Barca confirmed the deal this morning. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Inaki Pena is also set to pen new terms. The 23 year-old is off contract in June and in advanced negotiations over a new...Full Story »

Barcelona are already considering a new deal for Marcos Alonso. Sport says Barca will try and reach a deal to extend his contract in January. He wants to stay and the staff like his versatility. He arrived late in the transfer window from Chelsea and took a big pay cut to come to Camp Nou. Barcelona want to extend his one year deal by a further two seasons, in a one plus one deal, whereas h...Full Story »

After signing Marc Cucurella from Brighton, Thomas Tuchel decide he no longer required the services of Alonso paving way for his Chelsea exit. WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona have completed the signing of Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso on a free transfer and it completes Xavi's summer revolution at Camp Nou. The Spaniard had been linked with the Blaugrana for several months, and fell further down t...Full Story »

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso was due in Barcelona on Wednesday night. Alonso was scheduled to fly to El Prat airport ahead of signing for Barca. Sport says Barca directors Jordi Cruyff and Mateu Alemany are optimistic that the deal will go through. Alonso will be closely following the possibility of player departures from Barça, as it would allow for his immediate registration. All ...Full Story »

Xavi insisted in his press conference after Barcelona's game against Rayo Vallecano that more signings are needed, as the coach wants a bit more depth in his squad. In particular, he has made it known to the sporting management that strengthening the full-back positions is a vital issue if the team are to achieve anything this season. In the first game of the season, it was clear that they ha...Full Story »

Barcelona make Alonso plan Once Barcelona register all signings with final green light coming from La Liga, Marcos Alonso will be sealed as next incoming. There’s an agreement in principle with Chelsea since last week 🚨🔵🔴 #FCBMatter of details - Marcos would sign with Barça until 2024 with +1 option. pic.twitter.com/XzTXH0TFlC— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9,...Full Story »

Defender Marcos Alonso was not included in Chelsea's line-up for their opening match of the Premier League season against Everton as he wants to leave the club, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday. "He asked to leave and we agreed to his wish," Tuchel told reporters after his team beat Everton 1-0 for their first victory at Goodison Park since 2017. "That is why it would not have made sen...Full Story »

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly arrived in Barcelona from London on Thursday to meet with the Spanish club's directors and discuss the departures of Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, two of Barcelona's targets in the transfer window. The meeting comes before the English side leave on a tour of Asia this Saturday, as all parties want a solution to the situation before they depart. Negotiations hav...Full Story »

Chelsea defender’s Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta could be on their way out the door this summer. Azpilicueta has been at Chelsea for the majority of his career, so could be looking for a new challenge, and Alonso isn’t a regular starter at the club when Ben Chilwell is fit. According to Mundo Deportivo, Alonso and Azpilicueta are attracting the interest of Barcelona, and it...Full Story »