"Garcia's current contract with Barcelona expires at the end of the season, which has seemingly piqued the interest of Chelsea. After all, he will be free to negotiate with other clubs from January 2026. Chelsea could even attempt to strike a pre-contract agreement to secure him before his deal expires. However, the versatile defender, who has become a key player under Hansi Flick, is already in talks over a new deal and is expected to finalise an agreement soon."
""Araujo is also being talked about and there is theoretical interest, but they're not convinced he wants to leave Barcelona just yet (...)," revealed Bailey. "If Araujo were to make it clear he wanted to leave, things could change, but for now, he's not really interested in leaving." However, Araujo signed a long-term contract with Barcelona in January earlier this year, and is fully committed to the club, with the Blaugrana also viewing him as an important part of the plans."
Chelsea pursued Barcelona midfielders Fermin Lopez and Marc Casado during the summer but neither transfer materialised. The club has shifted focus to Barcelona's defensive options, identifying centre-backs Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo as targets. Garcia's contract runs until the end of the season, allowing him to negotiate with other clubs from January 2026 and making a pre-contract possible, though Garcia is reportedly in renewal talks and is expected to finalise a new deal. Araujo is monitored but appears committed to Barcelona after signing a long-term contract earlier in the year and is considered an important part of Barcelona's plans.
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