| Chelsea and AC Milan are interested in Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez. The 26 year-old Mexico international has less than 18 months on his current deal, which carries a £17 million buyout clause.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho shares the same agent as Marquez, Jorge Mendes, and knows the defender will qualify for a Spanish passport this year.
Mourinho is considering Marquez as cover for Ricardo Carvalho and John Terry, while Milan want the defender as a replacement for Ajax-bound Jaap Stam.
Mendes has been told by Barca officials that new contract talks won't be considered until late April. |