The competition is going on for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid chelseaMark Cucurella this summer.
Last month, Sports Witness broadcast news The left-back is a dream target for the Madrid club, having missed out on him on two occasions in the past.
On Thursday, we Covered claims from Spain Barcelona's sporting director Deco contacted him in May. The 28-year-old feels his time at Chelsea is over.
As well as the fullback, two Spanish clubs are fighting for Bernardo Silva, who has left Manchester City. Hansi Flick's side are also keen to sign Atletico star Julian Alvarez.
La Liga giants fighting for Chelsea star
Mark Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and Julian Alvarez are on Friday's front page Sports world. The pair are set to face a 'super duel' between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and will also try to sign the former striker.
Diego Simeone's side are desperate to sign the Chelsea player this summer. However, he will face competition from Barcelona, who have emerged as an option for the 27-year-old.
He graduated from the Catalan club's academy but failed to secure a place in their first team.
The newspaper said: 'The prospect of returning home as an established player outweighs other offers.'
However, the La Liga winners will first have to sell Alejandro Balde to make room for the Spain international.
Another report from Mundo Deportivo focuses on Los Rojiblancos' efforts to try to sign Cucurella.
Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo is also on their list, but the Blues man is the left-back's main target. Signing the former Brighton player will not be easy with Barcelona and Manchester City also keen.
Spanish media value Cucurella at €50m while UK claims Chelsea want €70m. If this were true, Atlético would not be able to match the asking price.
The Blues are aware that the Spaniard wants to return to his country and they suspect he could 'move' this summer. In other words, their hopes of keeping it are diminishing.
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the new manager, and he will have the final say on his compatriot's future.
Contract, price and agent information
Mark Cucurella has just over two years left on his contract and is now valued at €50m transfer market.
The Chelsea player is represented by Dupla Pique & Dominguez, an agency owned by Alex Pique and Alvaro Dominguez.
