Brighton & Hove Albion left-back Marc Cucurella has handed in a transfer request following interest from reigning Premier League champions Manchester City, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Marc Cucurella has just handed in a transfer request at Brighton. No agreement between Manchester City and Brighton on the price, negotiations are difficult but still ongoing. 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Final decision on clubs side expected soon as there's still a big gap in valuations. pic.twitter.com/0pxYdC6zJc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 29, 2022
The 24-year-old has been on manager Pep Guardiola’s transfer list since the departure of Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal. The ongoing issue in the talks between clubs is the fee, as Graham Potter’s side have added a hefty price tag to their man. He played 35 matches across the league last season, netting one goal and contributing one assist.
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Romano confirmed: “Marc Cucurella has just handed in a transfer request at Brighton.”
He added: “No agreement between Manchester City and Brighton on the price, negotiations are difficult but still ongoing. Final decision on clubs’ side expected soon as there’s still a big gap in valuations.”
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The news came after there was speculation of City “walking away” from a deal. After having a £ 30 million bid rejected, Brighton insisted they would not accept any offer below £ 50 million – around £ 10 million above City’s valuation of the defender.
Cucurella has been pushing for the move throughout the transfer window, with Manchester set as his ideal destination. The transfer is also Guardiola’s priority this summer; Joao Cancelo is able to cover the left-back position for the upcoming season, however, an injury or suspension would leave City scrambling for cover for the left side of their backline.
Marc Cucurella deal. There’s still no agreement between Man City and Brighton, as things stand. Cucurella has confirmed to Brighton staff again this week & today that he only wants City move. 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Cucurella’s agents are in Brighton to negotiate. Talks will continue. pic.twitter.com/WpFj4jmnpv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 28, 2022
The Perfect Fit:
As a La Masia graduate, the Spaniard is already trained similar to Guardiola’s standards and expectations. He would be the perfect fit for this relentless City team, and even more so why the owners are willing to wait and meet Brighton’s demands.
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Cucurella has now made his position clear on his expectations from his club by handing in a transfer request. The star is adamant about a move over the coming weeks and will expect the Seagulls to reach an agreement as quickly as possible, with the forthcoming Premier League campaign kicking off on Friday, August 5.
