Transfer Talk: Man Utd mull loan deal for Chelsea’s Cucurella
Credit to Author: Rajan Hothi| Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2023 22:54:56 EST
The summer transfer window in Europe enters its final week, but there’s plenty of gossip still swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Manchester United have asked Chelsea about a potential loan deal for Marc Cucurella, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The report indicates that the Red Devils are eager to bolster their left-back options before the transfer window closes following an injury to Luke Shaw, which is expected to keep the England international out of action for several weeks.
This has left Erik ten Hag with a lack of options at left-back with Brandon Williams sent out on loan to Ipswich Town and Tyrell Malacia also sidelined with injury.
Romano states that United have three possible options at the position, with Cucurella on that shortlist.
The 25-year-old has struggled to impress at Chelsea, since his £62 million move from Brighton last summer. The Spaniard yet to feature in the Premier League this season with Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino favouring Ben Chilwell.
Whilst it is reported that there has been no official offer from United, nor any concrete talks,Ten Hag will be keen to see a deal materialise before the transfer window closes on Sept. 1 and ahead of a busy fixture schedule that includes Champions League group-stage play.
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