Barcelona 'add Chelsea's Marcos Alonso to left-back shortlist'

Barcelona have reportedly added Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso to their list of transfer targets in that area of the field.

The Spaniard's Blues career has been reignited under Thomas Tuchel, and he has held down the left-back spot with Ben Chilwell recovering from knee surgery.

Alonso's time at Chelsea was seemingly petering out under Frank Lampard, but the 31-year-old has starred with four goals and five assists in 41 matches across all tournaments this season.

Alonso's contract with the London club expires in 2023, though, and journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Barcelona are keeping a close eye on his situation.

Romano adds that the ex-Real Madrid youngster is one of a few candidates under consideration by Barcelona, with the likes of Sergio Reguilon, Alex Grimaldo and Raphael Guerreiro also linked with moves to Camp Nou.

Alonso has totalled 28 goals and 22 assists in 207 games for Chelsea since 2016 and has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup with the Blues.