A move for Marc Cucurella, which as recently a 24 hours ago seemed outlandish and unlikely, is moving rapidly towards a conclusion.
Chelsea have needs in so many positions that signing a fourth first team left back is not the move many expected them to make. But after being rebuffed on so many fronts elsewhere, this move is happening fast.
Fabrizio Romano has led the reporting on this one, and he today Tweeted that the Blues have agreed personal terms with the Brighton left back.
There’s still a fee to agree between the clubs, but they’re in “direct talks” today to achieve that.
While Man City have put their foot down and refused to pay the £50m odd that Brighton want, Chelsea’s failures on other fronts seem likely to make them keen to get at least this deal done, even at a high price.
The decision making behind it is uncertain – but it now looks likely to happen.

Marc.cucurella is already ok,pls sign player quickly.because we re going to meet many big club like man city Liverpool man united etcs
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Chelsea is too slow to sign in players. Indecisive act and delay from the management has led to the losing these players to other clubs.