Manchester United ‘very close’ to signing Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella

Manchester United are reportedly ‘very close’ to signing Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in a loan deal. The left-back joined Chelsea in a £62m deal in 2022 from Brighton but he endured a nightmare debut campaign at Stamford Bridge.

Cucurella is yet to start a competitive fixture under Mauricio Pochettino and he’s behind Ben Chilwell in the pecking order. Following injury to Luke Shaw, United have quickly scoured the market for emergency options at left-back.

The England international is set for two months on the sidelines and his absence comes at the worst possible time, with Tyrell Malacia also injured.

United make informal approach for Cucurella

United made an informal approach for Cucurella on Saturday and Marca say the Spaniard is now close to completing a loan switch to Old Trafford. Chelsea are likely to demand an upfront fee, plus full covering of Cucurella’s wages in order for him to move to the north-west.

The defender is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford following a frustrating 12 months in west London. It comes after United made a formal loan offer for former Chelsea ace Marcos Alonso.

Alonso had been another target for United

The Barcelona full-back had been identified as a target given he has just a year left on his deal at the Camp Nou. But, at seven years Alonso’s junior, Cucurella is deemed a better option.

Cucurella could be the answer for United

With Luke Shaw set to miss two months of action, Manchester United have been on the hunt for a left-back. The club have identified Marc Cucurella as the ideal candidate and reports suggest they are ‘very close’ to securing his services on loan.

Cucurella has endured a difficult time at Chelsea since joining from Brighton last summer, but he could be the answer for United in their hour of need. The Spaniard is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford and it could be the perfect opportunity for him to get his career back on track.

Conclusion

Manchester United are in desperate need of a left-back and they appear to have found their man in Marc Cucurella. The Spaniard is reportedly ‘very close’ to joining the Red Devils on loan and it could be the perfect opportunity for him to get his career back on track. With Luke Shaw set for two months on the sidelines, Cucurella could be the answer for United.