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Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso 'want to quit Chelsea for Barcelona', meaning Thomas Tuchel could lose almost all of his back line to LaLiga - but power vacuum at Stamford Bridge means captain has 'moral obligation not to force a move'

Chelsea's defensive pair Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso are both keen on a move to Barcelona this summer, according to reports in Spain - in a move that see Thomas Tuchel needing almost an entirely new back line.

The Spanish duo have been mainstays at Stamford Bridge - with Alonso joining in 2016 while captain Azpilicueta has been on their books since the 2012-13 season.

Azpilicueta came close to leaving Chelsea on a free transfer this summer before penning a new one-year extension, while left-back Alonso's deal will finish at the end of next season.