17e5c6Spanish press reports revealed an increasing interest on the part of Barcelona in signing Spanish full-back Marc Cucurella during the current summer transfer period, as part of the club’s plan to strengthen the left-back position before the start of the new season.
According to what was reported by the newspaper “Marca”, coach Hansi Flick places Cucurella among the most prominent names nominated to strengthen the left front, as he believes that the player possesses the technical specifications and experience necessary to provide a strong addition to the team during the next stage.
The newspaper indicated that the idea of Cuccurella returning To Barcelona, it may become more realistic if the Catalan administration decides to study potential offers for young full-back Alejandro Balde, which may open the way for changes in this position during the Mercato.
On the other hand, the deal will not be easy from a financial standpoint, as it is expected that the Chelsea administration will demand an amount ranging between 60 and 70 million euros to give up the Spanish player, which may represent a major obstacle for Barcelona in light of the economic challenges that the club is still facing.
The interest is not limited to the Spanish player. With Cucurella on the Catalan club only, as several European clubs are closely monitoring his situation, led by Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, which may intensify the competition to include him during the summer transfer market.
All options remain open at the present time, amid anticipation of what Barcelona’s moves will result in during the coming weeks, especially with the management’s efforts to strengthen the team with elements capable of competing in various tournaments in the coming season.