Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Barcelona prospect Xavier Mbuyamba, who looks set to be available on a free transfer this summer.
Mbuyamba only joined Barcelona from MVV Maastricht last summer but his agent is already searching for the best top side to continue his development.
But Chelsea will have to beat off competition from Real Madrid in order to land the central defender who has earned comparisons with Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk.
Reports from Spain suggest that there will be no room for Mbuyamba in the Barcelona B squad next term. Sport claim the centre-back will not be offered a new deal and will be allowed to leave for free this summer, despite having three years left on his contract.
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