Chelsea are set to sign Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco, in keeping with reports in Argentina.
Barco spent the second half of last season on loan at Strasbourg before the Ligue 1 side agreed a everlasting cope with Brighton for €10 million (£8.7m) last summer.
The 21-year-old has been considered one of Strasbourg’s standout performers this season and he’s now on the verge of a return to the Premier League.
TyC Sports report that Chelsea are in talks to sign Barco but a final agreement has yet to be reached.
Strasbourg and Chelsea are each a part of the BlueCo ownership, meaning that negotiations between the 2 clubs will likely be straightforward.
ESPN Argentina’s Augustus Caesar also reports that Bayern Munich were excited about a deal for Barco, however the midfielder is now set to hitch Chelsea in June.
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Barco got here through Boca Juniors’ academy in Argentina before his £7.8m transfer to Brighton in 2024.
The midfielder can also be pushing for a spot in Argentina’s World Cup squad and scored his first goal for the national side of their 5-0 friendly win against Zambia on Wednesday.
Barco has also played under Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior during their time together at Strasbourg.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have already agreed a deal to sign Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emegha, who will make the move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
The 23-year-old has scored 30 goals in 71 appearances for the French club.
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