Despite a challenging first season at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella has decided to reject the opportunity to leave the club. The Spanish player, who was acquired from Brighton in a £62m deal, struggled to maintain his previous level of performance in west London and gradually fell out of favor, eventually losing his position to Ben Chilwell.
According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea attempted to offer Cucurella to Saudi Arabian clubs in the hopes of recouping some of their investment. However, the 24-year-old has expressed a strong desire for a second chance under the management of Mauricio Pochettino. The report also suggests that he deliberately discouraged interest from Atletico Madrid, while Newcastle did not pursue their initial inquiry regarding the former Brighton player.
Man Utd could sell four key players
The Independent reports that Manchester United is poised to offload four prominent members of their team during the summer transfer window. According to the report, manager Erik ten Hag is determined to part ways with Jadon Sancho, Fred, Scott McTominay, and Harry Maguire in order to create space for new signings.
Man Utd set to sell Henderson
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In a significant development, Manchester United is prepared to allow Dean Henderson to depart the club permanently during the current summer transfer window. Nottingham Forest has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring the services of the England international. Henderson’s imminent departure comes after his loan spell at the City Ground last season, with manager Erik ten Hag seeking to secure at least one new goalkeeper for the team.
Manchester United is actively pursuing Andre Onana from Inter Milan as a potential replacement and intends to utilize a portion of the funds generated from Henderson’s sale to finance the move for the Cameroonian goalkeeper. According to the Manchester Evening News, United is open to considering offers in the region of £30 million for the 26-year-old, bringing an end to his longstanding association with the club.
Llorente set to rejoin Roma on loan from Leeds
Roma has reached an agreement with Leeds United for a season-long loan deal involving defender Diego Llorente. The 29-year-old Spanish player had already spent the second half of the previous season on loan at Roma, and manager Jose Mourinho expressed a strong desire to bring him back for another stint.
Diego Llorente originally joined Leeds in the summer of 2020 and has since made 59 appearances for the club. He recently signed a new contract, which means he still has three seasons remaining on his current deal.
Boro sign Dieng
Middlesbrough has officially confirmed the acquisition of goalkeeper Seny Dieng from fellow Championship team QPR. The undisclosed transfer fee has secured the services of the 28-year-old Senegal international, who has signed a four-year contract with Boro. Dieng marks the sixth summer signing for Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick, joining the likes of Morgan Rogers, Sam Silvera, Tom Glover, Rav van den Berg, and Alex Gilbert.