Barcelona set sights on another Chelsea star to reinforce attack in January

Over the past few weeks, Barcelona have been linked with a number of Chelsea stars as they look to strengthen their roster.

Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, both of whom are out of contract at the end of the season, have emerged as transfer targets over a Bosman move in 2022. Their defensive partner and Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is also a free transfer target for the Blaugrana, with his contract also running out next summer.

Apart from the defensive trio, Barca have also been credited with an interest in Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech ahead of the January transfer window. With Xavi Hernandez looking to bolster his attacking unit, the Chelsea duo has popped up on the radars, with loan moves under consideration.

Now, Mundo Deportivo states that, apart from the aforementioned quintet, Barcelona have also set their sights on another Chelsea forward in the form of Christian Pulisic.

The 23-year-old has fallen down the order of preference at Stamford Bridge under Thomas Tuchel, with the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, Ziyech and Werner ahead of him.

Injuries have hampered the USMNT star, who is keen on regaining his prominence within the team, although given that he might not get a lot of opportunities at Chelsea, a loan move could be on the cards in the upcoming winter transfer window.

And Barcelona would be interested in taking the former Borussia Dortmund prodigy on a temporary deal for the rest of the season, as manager Xavi is keen on adding wide players to his ranks. Pulisic, much like Barca’s priority target Ferran Torres, can play on either flank or as a false-nine through the middle.

In 87 games for Chelsea, the 23-year-old has 19 goals and 15 assists. Injuries have hampered his development in London, but on his day, Pulisic can be a game-changing player. However, it might not be too prudent for Barca to take a risk on a player that is injury-prone, especially at a time when they host of stars battling fitness issues.