Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly asked Chelsea to pursue a move for Barcelona's top defender in the January transfer window, according to a report from Barca Universal.
The Spanish coach, who previously played for both Liverpool and Real Madrid, is said to have identified the Catalan club's leading centre-back as a key target for the London side.
No specific player was named in the report, which was published on October 31, 2026. Chelsea have been linked with several defensive reinforcements ahead of the mid-season window.
