Chelsea holds talk to agree deal for 25-year-old PL star

Chelsea have shown up their interest again in Marc Cucurella, according to Goal.

 

Chelsea have shown up their interest again in Marc Cucurella, according to Goal.

The West Londoners are looking for a rematch to Marcos Alonso and after examining numerous options, the club have once again turned their attention to the Brighton star.

The 2021/22 policy has meant the consolidation of several Spaniards on the European scene. One of them is the Seagulls winger who has adapted brilliantly to the Premier League.

The former Barcelona and Getafe talent has made 36 appearances in his first season with the Amex, most of them starting from the first minute.This hasn't escaped the elite clubs of England's top flight.

Thomas Tuchel's team were among those to target Cucurella, although interest gradually waned and he joined his current club, but according to the source cited, the Blues are back in the hunt for signings.

Chelsea are looking to bring in a guaranteed left-back who can reinforce the role played by Marc's compatriot at the moment Cucurella could become one of the most successful clubs in the country.

On the other hand, Barcelona are reportedly considering making an offer to sign Sevilla defender and Chelsea target Jules Kounde.

With former Pirates coach Fadlu Davids linked with Maritzburg United among other clubs as reported in local media, another former employee of the KwaZulu-Natal club Siphesihle Ndlovu is being monitored by the Team of Choice, according to sources.

Ndlovu has struggled for game time at the Buccaneers and is believed to be keen on a change of environment to resurrect his career.

In Bucs’ 2021/22 campaign, the 25-year-old made eight league starts with only two starts.

However, the star did contribute positively to the team’s impressive CAF Confederation Cup campaign with his six appearances as the Soweto giants reached the final of the continental competition.

Having parted ways with former Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic midfielder Lucky Baloyi among other players released, Maritzburg are believed to be keen to welcome Ndlovu back as the experienced player’s replacement.

Pirates are expected to decide in the coming weeks on the future of the Pietermaritzburg-born central midfielder.