Cucurella Eyes Return to Spain as Real Madrid and Barcelona Show Interest
Marc Cucurella has expressed a desire to return to Spain, with Chelsea open to his exit if a suitable offer arrives. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly interested in acquiring the talented Spaniard, according to The Athletic. In other transfer news: PSG is preparing to make a move for Eli Junior Kroupi, currently with Bournemouth, who has also drawn attention from Arsenal. Manchester United is concerned that Marcus Rashford's future may remain unresolved until after the World Cup, potentially disrupting their summer transfer plans. West Ham has set a hefty £80m price tag on Mateus Fernandes, who is also being pursued by Manchester United and Arsenal. Young talent Yan Diomande, a target for Liverpool, appears to prefer a switch to Paris Saint-Germain as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. Newcastle has identified Marco Palestra from Atalanta as a summer target, but they will face competition from Manchester City, Arsenal, and Inter Milan. Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney is on Manchester United's radar as they seek to bolster their midfield. Harry Maguire has been offered to Inter Milan as part of United's ongoing transfer strategy. Additionally, Arsenal teenager Josh Nichols confirmed his departure to Croatian side NK Kustosija. In World Cup news, William Saliba may miss the tournament due to a flare-up of a back injury sustained during the Champions League final. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola has declined an offer to manage Inter Miami, and Real Madrid could face costs of up to £13m to secure Jose Mourinho as their new manager.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-06-01