chelsea Star Mark Cucurella is keen to leave the Premier League team in the summer.
Last month, Sports Witness Covered a front page report from Spain Barcelona's interest in their former player.
The same source said he wants out following turmoil at Chelsea following the departure of Enzo Maresca in January. Atletico Madrid are also in the race to sign the 27-year-old.
On Thursday, we broadcast news Los Rojiblancos have identified the left-back as a top defensive target.
They failed to sign him before he transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2021 and turned down the opportunity to sign him on loan a year later.
Interest in Chelsea player increased
Friday edition of sports world Also report that Atletico Madrid are keen to sign Mark Cucurella and have made him their main target.
Chelsea invest £56m [€65m] Plus bonuses to sign the fullback from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022.
After overcoming early difficulties, he became a regular at Stamford Bridge and also for the national team.
The Blues are likely to request around €50 million, but the Madrid club are not giving up. There are a number of factors why the Spain international is an 'absolute priority' for Diego Simeone's side.
The first reason is that Atlético has the finances to execute this deal. Secondly, the former Barcelona man wants to return to Spain in the summer.
These 'two important factors' could convince the La Liga side to seriously make a move.
Cucurella likes Madrid's approach, but it will not be easy for him to change club. Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their new permanent manager for next season.
Mundo says the incoming Blues boss wants to have confidence in his compatriot. While price and competition may be concerns, Alonso is Atletico's 'biggest obstacle'.
Chelsea has already taken action
Although Xabi Alonso wants to retain Mark Cucurella, the Blues have already worked out a possible replacement.
On March 22, Game Witness specifically disclosed Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with moves for Maxi Araujo. He is likely to leave Sporting in the summer for around €45-50 million.
If the Spaniard were to leave, Araújo could be an option to replace him.
