Football journalist Fabrizio Romano has dropped a huge update revealing that Manchester United are close to finalising a deal to take Marc Cucurella on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Fabrizio Romano Drops Huge Man United Update
Marc Cucurella Close To Becoming Man United Player
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed Cucurella is close to becoming a United player after agreeing personal terms with the club. He is expected to complete the move to Old Trafford once negotiations between the clubs has finished.
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Romano said:
“So we wait for the exchange to be completed and then Marc Cucurella is expected to become a new Manchester United player because he already agreed terms.
“While I’m speaking, Cucurella is close to joining Man United.”
Marc Cucurella Fee Will Not Be What Chelsea Wanted
The 25-year-old defender moved to Stamford Bridge in a deal worth over £60 million from Brighton and Hove Albion last summer. He has made a total of 33 appearances for the West London club since his arrival, although he hasn’t played a competitive game for them since April.
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Despite being out of favour at the club, Chelsea were hoping to receive a substantial fee of £7 million to allow the Spaniard to leave on loan. However, it appears unlikely that an agreement will be particularly close to that figure, with United’s original proposal falling far short of that valuation.
On the subject of a loan fee, Romano said:
“Chelsea and United are negotiating. The initial bid from Manchester United was £2 million, Chelsea wanted £7 million.
“But, from what I’m hearing, Chelsea will not receive £7 million. It’s going to be less than this.
Man United Prioritising Marc Cucurella Deal
Manchester United had been linked with several names in their search for a left-back following Luke Shaw’s injury. These included Nicolas Tagliafico and Leonardo Spinazzola, but negotiations with Chelsea appear to be the clear priority.
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Romano has reported that Cucurella is United’s primary target and they will focus on negotiations for the Spanish full-back. If a deal can be formally approved before the close of the summer transfer window, the Red Devils will have filled a gaping hole in their lineup for the coming months.
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