Chelsea's hopes of signing Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci have reportedly taken a hit after it emerged Barcelona are the new favourites to secure his services. Meanwhile, Blues target Ousmane Dembele is said to have snubbed a move to Barca.
According to Italian newspaper Tuttosport (h/t Metro's Coral Barry), the Blaugrana are ahead of Chelsea and Manchester City in the hunt for Bonucci, although the Bianconeri have no interest in cutting a deal.
The 30-year-old was linked with a move to Stamford Bridge when manager Antonio Conte moved to the west London club last summer, having won won three consecutive Serie A titles together at the Turin club between 2011 and 2014.