Tension as Barcelona Eye Massive Move For 2 Chelsea Superstars Due to Abramovich's Ban

Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly interested in the signing of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner of Chelsea and the Catalans would move for their signings in the summer.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has had his assets frozen by the United Kingdom government amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

And there are concerns that the Stamford Bridge landlords may be forced to sell key players when the transfer window opens so as not to land in financial woes.

According to the reportS on UK Sun and Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona would look towards bolstering their squad with the signings of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.

How much are these two players collecting at Chelsea?

Lukaku is the highest-paid Chelsea player with his £325,000-a-week deal while the German ex-RB Leipzig star is fourth on £270,000 - behind Kai Havertz and N'Golo Kante.

Chelsea's only Source of Revenue Revealed After Sanctions on Club Owner Roman Abramovich

‘No new transfers in or out’ among 7 implications for Chelsea as UK govt sanctions Roman Abramovich

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Chelsea have been reduced to relying on matchday revenue for the foreseeable future after club owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Abramovic was one of seven oligarchs who was slapped with the sanctions as his assets were frozen, effectively halting his plans to sell Chelsea.

The sanctions are also set to have significant ramifications on the day-to-day activities of Chelsea.

Because of the ruling, ticket sales, merchandise sales and player transfers are all set to be halted.

Chelsea can, however still fulfil their remaining fixtures of the season thanks to a special licence, but the club will have to cope without a large chunk of their fans as a result of the sanctions.

More Problems Hit Roman Abramovich As Cleaners Unable to Enter £90million Mansion After Sanction

Sports Brief also reported how Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich continues to feel the effects of the UK government's sanctions after it was revealed his cleaners were not allowed access into his mansion.

The Kensington Palace Gardens is believed to be worth a whooping £90million and is located near Hyde Park in central London.

Abramovich is one of seven oligarchs to be targeted as the UK government continues to step up its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian billionaire has had his properties, including Chelsea Football Club, seized by the authorities in the UK as a clampdown on allies to Russian President Vladimir Putin.