Chelsea Midfielders Draw Interest from Barcelona: What It Means for Both Clubs. Chelsea’s midfield duo, Romeo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka, are reportedly on the radar of Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, as the January transfer window approaches. This interest comes at a time when Chelsea has made significant investments in their squad and is experiencing a promising start to the Premier League season under new manager Enzo Maresca. However, the situation raises questions about squad depth, player development, and the strategic direction of both clubs.