Atletico to Attempt Cucurella Lure

Atletico Madrid is reportedly showing significant interest in signing Marc Cucurella, according to various media outlets. The Chelsea and Spain left-back has been a long-term target for Atletico's sporting director, Mateo Alemany, who previously tried to bring him to Barcelona during his tenure at Camp Nou. The Catalan giants are also still monitoring the player's situation, but their priority remains João Cancelo, who played for the team after the winter break. Hopes are high that Cancelo could be released from his contract with Al-Hilal and join Barcelona on a free transfer.

Atletico Madrid believes that Chelsea's absence from Champions League football, coupled with the Blues' overall inconsistency, could be a significant advantage for the Spanish club. Cucurella has two seasons remaining on his contract with the London side and is reportedly valued at around 50 million euros. This summer, he is expected to be part of "La Furia Roja's" squad for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.