Barcelona considers Marc Cucurella if Alejandro Balde exits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
FC Barcelona may pursue Chelsea's Marc Cucurella this summer if Alejandro Balde leaves the club. Barcelona has identified Cucurella as a potential replacement, contingent on Balde's future. Balde remains part of the team's plans; however, his situation could change if he requests a transfer. Chelsea's Cucurella has expressed a desire for a new challenge following Chelsea's failure to qualify for European competition next season. Any move for Cucurella is expected to cost around €40 million to €50 million.
- •Barcelona targets Cucurella as a replacement for Balde.
- •Cucurella seeks a new challenge at Chelsea.
- •Balde's future with Barcelona is uncertain.
- •Barcelona not actively looking to sell Balde.
- •Cucurella's transfer could cost €40 million to €50 million.
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"FC Barcelona are staring at a pivotal summer transfer window as they look to finally conquer the European frontier after back-to-back La Liga triumphs.With Anthony Gordon already signed, the Blaugrana...
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