Brilliant Dutchman a wanted mad amid Chelsea deal talks

Barcelona are said to be eyeing a surprise move for CHELSEA youngster Ian Maatsen on a free transfer next summer.

Maatsen is a lad that Mauricio Pochettino has used in the opening weeks of the new Premier League season after the Dutch lad had an impressive pre-season with the Blues.

There was alot of interest in the Dutchman this summer, with the likes of Burnley and Newcastle United just two clubs that were reportedly interested in a deal for the defender, but in the end, he stayed put as he wants to fight for his place in the side.

Recent reports have claimed that the club are keen to tie Maatsen down to a new contract at Stamford Bridge as his future at the club depends on whether or not he signs a new contract.

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We want Maatsen to sign a new contract at the club after he failed to leave on deadline day. But his future depends on whether he will agree to a new deal, as his current contract runs out at the end of the season

And According to reports from Spanish outlet Sport, the Spanish giants are said to be monitoring the situation regarding the 21-year-old’s contract at Stamford Bridge, given Marcos Alonso’s own contract is set to expire next year.

Maatsen’s deal expires on June 30 and negotiations could take place as early as January, with Barcelona potentially able to negotiate a pre-contract deal to secure him for nothing in the summer.

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