Manchester United is now very close to securing their top target, according to Fabrizio Romano. Marc Cucurella of Chelsea is allegedly getting closer to joining the Old Trafford squad.
Cucurella is currently close to joining United.
Understand Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Cucurella on personal terms. Green light arrived on player side. 🚨🔴 #MUFC
Man United won’t negotiate for any other left back now — as they want to get Cucurella deal done with Chelsea ASAP. pic.twitter.com/ZNmvb3Sgou
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2023
Chelsea and United are in advanced negotiations.
According to the most recent sources, United’s pursuit of Cucurella is far along. After Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia suffered injuries, leaving Erik ten Hag without a senior left-sided full-back in the squad, the Premier League club went in search of a left-back. The La Masia product is thought to be a player who fits the Dutch manager’s system the best.
The former Ajax manager is keen on working with the 25-year-old, according to rumors. The talks are currently ongoing between the two Premier League giants for a loan deal. The Red Devils initially offered a loan fee in excess of £2 million, which was rejected by the Blues.
Prioritizing the Spanish full-back’s acquisition before the transfer window closes, the United hierarchy is currently all-in on that transaction. No additional left-backs are currently being discussed in negotiations. The Italian journalist claims that the player’s support group has approved the transfer and that the personal terms have already been settled.