Four players Chelsea could sign to replace Marc Cucurella

Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £51.8 million. 

Losing the Spain international is a blow for the West Londoners, as he was a crucial member of their side last season. 

Chelsea will look to find a replacement for Cucurella, and below are a few names they could target this summer.  

Lewis Hall

Hall came out of Chelsea’s academy system but left to join Newcastle United in 2023, initially on loan that was later made permanent. 

The England international has seen a meteoric rise since, establishing himself as one of the best left-backs in the Premier League. 

Despite his young age, he has already made over 100 senior appearances for Newcastle.

Chelsea would love to re-sign him, but a deal is not expected to be easy, with the 21-year-old on the radar of Manchester United. 

Antonee Robinson

Antonee Robinson has been a consistent performer for Fulham since joining the club in 2020. 

But with his contract expiring in 2028, he is expected to be sold in the summer transfer window. 

Robinson is a Premier League proven option who is known for his relentless work rate, athleticism and attacking output. 

Chelsea could make a move to land the services of the United States international. 

Rayan Ait-Nouri

Ait-Nouri made an impressive start at Manchester City after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers. 

But he picked up an injury in September, which allowed Nico O’Reilly to cement his position at left-back. 

The Algeria international struggled to retain his spot after returning from injury, making only 12 Premier League starts.  

Ait-Nouri might be unwilling to jump ship so soon, but Chelsea could use the promise of regular game time to try to change his mind. 

Maxi Araujo

Chelsea have been linked with an interest in Sporting Lisbon’s Maxi Araujo. 

This is not surprising given the Uruguayan’s explosive pace, versatility and goal threat. 

Araujo would be an excellent acquisition for the Blues, but a substantial fee would be needed to prise him away from Sporting.  

With the player contracted until 2029, the Portuguese club hold significant leverage in negotiations. 

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