Todd Boehly has blocked Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta's transfer to Barcelona this summer, according to reports.
Barca have earmarked the Spanish defender as a key target, but the Blues' valuation is proving to be a stumbling block in negotiations.
The Spanish giants are believed to be offering a fee of around £3million for Azpilicueta, while Chelsea are demanding a figure closer to £10million.
Barcelona have already signed one defender from Thomas Tuchel's side this summer, with Andreas Christensen making the switch to Catalonia on a free transfer after his deal at Stamford Bridge expired.
The two clubs have crossed wires multiple times this summer, as Barca beat the Blues to the signings of both Jules Kounde and Raphinha.
And the Catalan club have identified Azpilicueta as a potential target with Xavi intent on adding experience to his back-line.
But The Times have reported that Chelsea's new part-owner Boehly is keen to keep the Spanish defender in west London ahead of the upcoming season.
The 32-year-old's contract at Stamford Bridge was due to expire in the summer but an automatic one-year extension was triggered in March when he had made 35 appearances last season.
Azpilicueta has been hugely influential for Tuchel's side - making 476 appearances for the Blues since his arrival from Marseille in 2012.
And the German manager was quick to reinforce the Spanish international's importance, comparing him to Chelsea's new recruit Kalidou Koulibaly.
Speaking last month, Tuchel said: 'He is a national player, he is the similar age as Azpi, a hugely important player, captain for Napoli.
'But we have a Spanish international player, captain for Chelsea and I see it on the same level but Barcelona does not see it on that level so I'm not sure if I want to give Azpi what he wants.
'The full focus is on us and what we need and what we have in Azpi. I said to him many times that I can understand him on a personal level and career level.
'I can understand his point of view. But I am not only in this role to give him what he wants but I am also manager for Chelsea and have to do what is best for Chelsea.'
Yeubeklnpz
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no heart feeling please [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
zapcdiklm
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Missing you my best Tems payer strong man bye bye 💯👋
Wonder433
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Seems like Boehly is a Madrid fan before he owned Chelsea.. try to block everyone from moving to Barcelona.. no wonder Barca hijack their potential transfers... We don't even need aspliceuta anymore.. the ones we get from them is ok
yesaerstuy
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u don't have a say ... u need to sell to make room and money ... 💰 soon all ur laughter will turn to dark cry
It's not that they don't have money,, it's just that they want to comply with la Liga rules coz they're one of the best paying team in Europe, so getting lid of those players who pays more, is just to get in the circle of rules
yesaerstuy
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May God bless you Mr Boehly
AlameenMalami
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And you want Frenkie you go see 😒😒
viaacmos
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$3mil for Azpi!!!! That disrespectful even to the player himself. What salary are they going to give him!!! I feel for Azpi. everyone deserves to have their dream come true. If his is to play for Barca even for one day, let it be so. He is not getting any younger
mewbimouz
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Am a barca fan but I pray Chelsea keep hold of their captain. Block the deal, please
me too bro barca have always play with attacking fulls back the only thing this guy is good at is defending and he is old
Mopeimrty
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necessary to not let him go bankruptlona
babyyoda
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we have tried for una. we gave Madrid Rudiger and they are Grateful to us without wanting more. We gave Barcelona Christensen but they ar still asking for more after Snatching Raphinha and Kounde from us they still want Alonso and our Skipo, but that won't happen. I Pray Barcelona sees money to pay there Players
why are you so salty 😂😭
Princespark6
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we have tried for una. we gave Madrid Rudiger and they are Grateful to us without wanting more. We gave Barcelona Christensen but they ar still asking for more after Snatching Raphinha and Kounde from us they still want Alonso and our Skipo, but that won't happen. I Pray Barcelona sees money to pay there Players
Rizceikmns
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Good!!!!
RomarioTru
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i being hat Todd Bully🤨 boeli aka boeller
vembcknprt
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very good
Alfred-90G
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Already in Bankruptlona
wukblmn
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If he was reasonable,staying one more year is d best for him cos he knows he would play more consistently compared to going to barca now and starting all over
Barcalover
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Barca to Chelsea "please smile there's no feud between us"
Vitcdelsuy
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Am a barca fan but I pray Chelsea keep hold of their captain. Block the deal, please
Madeshveralvl
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Keep him bro[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] after it is what all you can do
papilobobo
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good news
Kipcdiknuy
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Azpi is a king in Stanford bridge. Great player and a great man.
zibdiopsty
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sell him why keep a 32 year old player
tucbcdimos
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haaabcmosu
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no one wants de Jong and Auba fake news, dealings with brokelona are done
Nothing would make me happier, we want them. We couldn’t care less about what you want
haaabcmosu
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u don't have a say ... u need to sell to make room and money ... 💰 soon all ur laughter will turn to dark cry
And when was I laughing?
teeacdlpr
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And they want us to sell them de jong or aubameyang, never
no one wants de Jong and Auba fake news, dealings with brokelona are done
haaabcmosu
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u don't have a say ... u need to sell to make room and money ... 💰 soon all ur laughter will turn to dark cry
Not really, they have back up in case things don’t go their way. If Chelsea block , aspililicueta from coming to Barca even tho it’s clear he wants to it will break the relationship between the clubs, and they won’t get anything
teeacdlpr
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nice work, sell to atletico Or sevilla Or even Real Madrid even he plays on bench, don't sell to those broke ass frauds, they can die for all i care
feobcdptuz
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He is our Legend & one of the best singing in history, good uninterrupted 10 years, very consistent and injury Free player
Cukcdnostu
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And they want us to sell them de jong or aubameyang, never
u don't have a say ... u need to sell to make room and money ... 💰 soon all ur laughter will turn to dark cry
dioeinops
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we have three captain in our backline
Cukcdnostu
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we need him to stay ... our rock
haaabcmosu
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And they want us to sell them de jong or aubameyang, never
Cuueikrtyz
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Let him stay for one more season injury free