According to reports from Spanish outlet,Dan Balon, Lionel Messi has told Barcelona to sign Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso this season. The left-back has been one of the few highlights in a rather tepid season for Antonio Conte’s side, who finished fifth in their defence of the Premier League title this season.
Alonso, who has an impressive attacking pedigree to go with his defensive qualities, is wanted by the Argentine at Camp Nou this season if reports are to be believed. While the Spaniard has not given any indication of wanting to leave England this summer, he might be tempted to move to the La Liga to join Barcelona.
In a bid to generate funds to bring in Antoine Griezmann this summer, Barcelona are apparently looking to facilitate sales of multiple players away from Camp Nou. One of these players is defender Aleix Vidal, who, according to Diario Gol, has an offer for him from Arsenal FC.
Vidal was not very impressive under Ernesto Valverde last season and thus, rumours involving his from the Catalan club are more expected than unprecedented.