Barcelona Are Reportedly Considering A Surprising Bid For A Midfielder Currently Playing For Chelsea.

Barcelona is reportedly eyeing Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka for a potential summer transfer. The club is facing uncertainty both on and off the pitch at Camp Nou as they conclude a season without securing any silverware.

Sitting 11 points behind Real Madrid in the La Liga standings with six matches left, Barcelona is in search of a new manager to replace Xavi. The club’s financial struggles are well-documented, necessitating cutbacks to comply with La Liga regulations.

Additionally, Barcelona’s Champions League exit at the quarter-final stage adds pressure on the club’s hierarchy to find solutions to meet all requirements.

Is Chukwuemeka Catching Barcelona’s Eye? Unless there’s a significant unexpected turnaround in sales, Barcelona splurging on player signings seems improbable. However, that hasn’t deterred them from being linked with noteworthy talents.

talkSPORT reports that Chukwuemeka remains firmly on Barcelona’s radar. The 20-year-old has faced considerable frustration at Stamford Bridge, making just four starts and 23 substitute appearances since his arrival from Aston Villa in 2022.

His limited game time has largely been due to injuries, particularly this season, despite starting the campaign in Mauricio Pochettino’s lineup. Although Chukwuemeka is back in the first-team squad, Chelsea is under pressure to ensure his continued development remains on an upward trajectory.

What’s Chukwuemeka’s Standing in Chelsea’s Hierarchy? Since Moises Caicedo’s arrival at Chelsea, Pochettino has displayed a preference for pairing the Ecuador international with Enzo Fernandez and Conor Gallagher. Consequently, Chukwuemeka has found himself mostly on the substitutes’ bench in recent weeks, prompting supporters to advocate for more opportunities for the England Under-21 international.

Unless Chelsea receives a bid surpassing the £18 million they invested in Chukwuemeka, they are unlikely to entertain a sale at this stage. However, a loan move for a substantial fee might appeal to Chelsea, Chukwuemeka, and Barcelona, provided he receives regular playing time.

While Chelsea presumably have Chukwuemeka in their long-term plans, the temptation to bolster their position with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability regulations may arise if Barcelona is open to negotiating such a deal.