Chelsea fullback Marcos Alonso is eager to return home to Spain.

Now inside the final 18 months of his Chelsea contract, Alonso is interesting Barcelona.

And Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting the left-back is keen on a move to the Nou Camp.

Romano stated: "More on Marcos Alonso. He's respectful with Chelsea - but his priority is to come back to Spain this summer. Barcelona have already started direct contacts to explore intentions and potential price.

"He's a serious candidate among 3/4 options for the new Barça left back."