Chelsea transfer chief Marina Granovskaia has received a boost in the pursuit of Barcelona talent Xavier Mbuyamba.

Spanish newspaper Sport claim Barcelona have told Mbuyamba that he’s free to leave in June with Inter Milan, and Real Madrid also showing interest.

Manager Frank Lampard is looking to bolster his defensive options in the upcoming transfer window and has his sights on 18-year-old Mbuyamba.

Mbuyamba, who can operate as a central defender or at right-back, is contracted at the Nou Camp until June 2023.