Chelsea will make a play to acquire Marc Cucurella this summer, according to rumours, given that Marcos Alonso has decided to join Barcelona.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Alonso has been a key member of Chelsea’s starting lineup in recent months, and he has performed admirably at left-back.
However, he was unable to reach an agreement with Chelsea on a new deal, allowing Barcelona to jump in – establish contact – and attempt to persuade him to leave London during the transfer season.
And, if all reports are to be believed, it appears to have worked, as the Chelsea defender has signed to a three-year contract with the Catalan giants, according to Diario SPORT.
Chelsea’s contract with Alonso expires next summer, but the Blues are negotiating a low-cost trade with Barcelona, according to the source.
Chelsea will now attempt to initiate discussions and try to seal a transfer deal for the remarkable Cucurella, according to sources in the Sun.
The Spaniard has been outstanding for Brighton this season, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most reliable left-backs – but he is expected to depart the club in the coming months.
Chelsea is thought to be willing to pay his £45 million asking price — and to offer him a five-year deal at roughly £150,000 per week.
The club believes the Spaniard might be the ideal Alonso successor, but they are aware that they will have to compete with Man City and Spurs for his signature.
