According to many sources, MU has contacted Chelsea about the possibility of signing defender Marc Cucurella on loan.
This shocking move comes after MU lost both left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia to injury. Malacia is expected to return next month, but there is no specific return date for British star Shaw yet. This is a big blow to coach Erik ten Hag.
In the comeback to beat Nottingham 3-2, Diogo Dalot, a right-back, was introduced to the field at left-back and did not leave too much of an impression both in defense as well as in attack. That’s why a reinforcement – even in the short term now – is needed in that position.
There have been rumors that United are considering signing former Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand, who has been a free agent since leaving Leicester in the summer. However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has just reported that Man United has opened talks with Chelsea, to bring Cucurella to Old Trafford on an emergency loan.
According to Romano, MU has asked Chelsea about the conditions to sign the Spain international, but the deal is only in the early days, and therefore no specific negotiations or offers have been made. go out.
Multiple sources also claim that there are three candidates on Ten Hag’s shortlist for a temporary position on the left wing and that he is looking for a less expensive solution.
After a brilliant season at Brighton, Cucurella signed for Chelsea last summer for £62m. But since then Cucurella has endured a nightmare at Stamford Bridge and the Blues are keen to get rid of him this transfer window.
However, despite interest from Spain and Saudi Arabia as well as Newcastle, the 25-year-old remains determined to fight for his place at Chelsea, although he remains behind Ben Chilwell in terms of priorities. Cucurella was benched for the first three games of the season, and while Chelsea have let Lewis Hall go to Newcastle, youngster Ian Maatsen appears to be Mauricio Pochettino’s second choice at left-back rather than at left-back. Cucurella.
