Chelsea have seemingly moved very fast in an attempt to sign Manchester City target Marc Cucurella today, or at least today is when all the details have been coming out.
The media have clearly been briefed, and it is very certain that Chelsea are advancing in talks to sign the Brighton left back, who seemed destined to be joining City.
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However, Pep Guardiola’s side appear to be put off by his £50m asking price and have seemingly walked away as a result.
The top three sources for general transfer news especially for Chelsea, David Ornstein of The Athletic, Matt Law of The Telegraph, and Fabrizio Romano, are all pretty much in agreement, as our Sky Sports – Cucurella’s move to Chelsea is in the advanced stages. This has moved SO quick!
BREAKING: Chelsea are in advanced talks with Brighton over a deal for left-back Marc Cucurella. pic.twitter.com/xQb2Nh3PHW
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 1, 2022
The fact Brighton have started to look at l/b options/targets suggests to me they expect Cucurella to go….#cfc https://t.co/o12wLclFck
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) August 1, 2022
🚨 Chelsea in talks to sign Marc Cucurella from Brighton. No agreement yet between clubs but conversations ongoing. #CFC targeting 24yo left-back following Man City reluctance to meet £50m+ price, which #BHAFC won’t drop. @TheAthleticUK after @CraigHope_DM https://t.co/Ln3h3XYgCf
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 1, 2022
Chelsea are pushing to hijack Marc Cucurella deal! Direct talk today with Brighton – Levi Colwill could be part of the negotiation. 🚨🔵 #CFC
Personal terms negotiation, in the next hours. Man City will not improve last bid: £40m, rejected by Brighton.
First call @CraigHope_DM pic.twitter.com/Md7hJpAFkU— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2022