Chelsea are in pole position to sign the Marseille man with both sides keen to conclude a deal before the start of the next season
The Spaniard has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent past with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 touted as a likely destination.
According to reports, the European Champions and the Ligue 1 outfit are in advanced negotiations regarding the transfer of the 22-year-old.
The Blues are in a search of a new right-back following the departure of Jose Bosingwa, who was released last month. And the bosses at the club have identified Azpilicueta as the player who can fill that void.
The Spaniard, who was a part of Spain’s squad at the Olympics, was signed by Marseille couple of seasons back from Osasuna, for a fee believed to be in the region of 5.8 million Pounds. And Les Phoceens want at least 8 million pounds for the player.
Marseille vice president, Vincent Labrune, has claimed that the London giants are very serious in their pursuit of the 22-year-old and they have already tabled an offer for the player.
The vice president revealed that he has held talks with Chelsea regarding Azpilicueta’s transfer but so far, they have not decided on anything.
“I have spoken to Chelsea’s chief executive and they are easy to deal with.”
Labrune added that they have told the capital club their demands and now it’s up to them to come back for the Spaniard.
“We have told them the price and the completion of transfer now depends on them,” the vice president told reporters.
Vincent Labrune stated that Marseille want to keep hold of the player but it’s his wish to move to the Premier League and club will not stand in his way.
“We would prefer the player to sign a new contract and stay but he wants to go to Chelsea and it’s a good club so we cannot stand in his way.”
Marseille are struggling financially and are in dire need of cash. Although the Ligue 1 outfit would like to keep Azpilicueta at Stade Velodrome, a tempting offer from the cash-laden Premier League club would be hard to resist.
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