Barcelona have sent their sporting director and scout to watch three Chelsea players - defenders Cesar Azpilicueta, 27, Marcos Alonso, 26, and 28-year-old midfielder Nemanja Matic

Barcelona are scouting Chelsea trio Marcos Alonso, Cesar Azpilicueta and Nemanja Matic, as well as Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin, in preparation for a summer overhaul when current boss Luis Enrique departs

Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta, 26, is a target for Barcelona following the departure of 33-year-old Dani Alves

Real Madrid are said to be interested in Manchester City right-back Pablo Zabaleta, 28, as an alternative if a proposed bid for Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, 24, fails in the January transfer window.

Napoli are believed to be lining up a New Year move for Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 24.