"Chelsea are understood to be stepping up their interest in Atletico Madrid central midfielder Pablo Barrios, who is also a target for Liverpool. As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, sources have informed me of Chelsea's strong interest in Barrios, who is on their list as they prepare to make a big investment in midfield. The Blues also want Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson in that position, but it seems Barrios is also increasingly emerging as someone they're really keen on."
"Chelsea might be seen as a tempting project for the 22-year-old as they so often recruit the world's best youngsters and give them a chance to develop and play regularly. One issue there, however, is that Enzo Maresca already has the excellent Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez as his first choice midfield pairing. It could be a challenge for Barrios to play regularly in this CFC side with those two ahead of him in the pecking order."
Chelsea are preparing a significant midfield investment and have stepped up interest in Atletico Madrid central midfielder Pablo Barrios, who is also a Liverpool target. Atletico Madrid would most likely prefer not to sell the Spain international. Barrios may be tempted to move to a Premier League big-six side for career progression. Chelsea often recruit top youngsters and could offer development and playing time, but Enzo Maresca currently selects Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernández as his first-choice midfield pairing, which could limit Barrios’s regular minutes. Chelsea are also pursuing Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and have interest in Kobbie Mainoo for depth.
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