Chelsea are in talks over a deal to sign Valentin Barco from sister club Strasbourg

In accordance with GIVEMESPORT sources, Chelsea is in negotiations to signal Valentin Barco from sister membership Strasbourg as Liam Rosenior’s first acquisition. The Blues have had a tough season to date, however they certified for the FA Cup semi-finals earlier on Saturday evening after defeating League One staff Port Vale 7-0, ending a four-game dropping streak in all competitions.

Chelsea is presently one level behind Liverpool in sixth place within the Premier League standings, however they’re already planning to bolster their staff in the course of the upcoming switch window for the brand new supervisor. Chelsea continues to be striving to qualify for the Champions League match subsequent season.

Having thrived underneath Rosenior earlier than transferring to Stamford Bridge, Barco, who has been known as “phenomenal”, has been one of many star gamers for Ligue 1 staff Strasbourg this season. After failing to determine himself at left-back for the Seagulls after becoming a member of from Boca Juniors, the Argentine signed an £8 million contract with Strasbourg in February 2025.

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Chelsea and Strasbourg are nonetheless within the strategy of negotiating a doable summer season transfer, albeit nothing has been finalised or agreed upon but. As early as 2025, Chelsea had been contemplating a transfer for Barco; however, GIVEMESPORT has learnt that there was inner dialogue on whether or not to pursue a deal for this summer season or for summer season 2027.

However because the January switch window, negotiations have accelerated because of the participant’s fast ascent, and it now seems like he could also be Rosenior’s first acquisition. Barco’s ascent to fame additionally led to his inclusion in Argentina’s senior staff throughout the latest worldwide break.

Barco, who made his debut in 2024, was known as up for the March matches towards Mauritania and Zambia. The younger participant scored his first objective for his nation within the latter’s 5-0 victory, placing him within the operating to make the World Cup roster.