Chelsea name price for Cucurella

Chelsea are willing to sell Marc Cucurella this summer as long as their valuation is met, according to talkSPORT.

The 27-year-old left-back has three years left on his contract, having signed new terms last year, and is understood to be open to a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.

Atletico Madrid view Cucurella as a top target and are willing to open talks with Chelsea in the coming weeks.

Adding a new left-back is a top priority despite signing Matteo Ruggeri last year, and talks on the player’s side are already underway.

Atleti could move quickly in the hope of reaching an agreement with Chelsea before other clubs decide whether to enter the race.

Barcelona is another possible suitor, but there is still no progress. Barcelona would probably need a defender to go out first.

Real Madrid have also been linked, but sources downplay the move as it stands.

Real’s priority in defense is to sign a centre-back, and negotiations have resumed with Ibrahima Konate now that he is a free agent, despite Real ruling him out last year. An agreement could be formalized after the presidential elections.

Manchester City attempted to sign Cucurella when he was at Brighton, ahead of his move to Chelsea in August 2022 and links will be natural now that former Blues boss Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola. Cucurella retains some admirers within the club.

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However, City view Nico O’Reilly as their starting left-back and are currently prioritizing a right-back. Newcastle’s Tino Livramento is a well-liked name.

The club’s position would only change if Josko Gvardiol is sold. Bayern are currently considering whether to make a move for the Croatian defender this summer.

Cucurella joined Chelsea from Brighton for an initial £55m, with the fee rising to £62m with add-ons. He has made 162 appearances, scoring nine goals and, despite a difficult start, has become a fan favorite and one of Chelsea’s most consistent players.