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Chelsea won't budge over full-back transfer: Cesar Azpilicueta not heading to Barcelona
BARCELONA will struggle to sign Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta this summer despite their need for a new full-back, according to reports.
Chelsea reportedly do not want to sell Cesar Azpilicueta
Barca are set to lose right-back Dani Alves this summer, with Italian giants Juventus tipped to land the brazil international.
Manager Luis Enrique is said to be concerned over the lack of full-back cover at Barca and originally considered a move for Arsenal's Hector Bellerin.
Yet the Gunners' refusal to do business pushed Barca on to Azpilicueta.
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The 26-year-old is competing for a place in Spain's XI for their Euro 2016 last-16 clash with Italy on Monday (5pm).
He has made one appearance in the tournament so far, as a second-half substitute in Spain's 3-0 win over Turkey.
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