Barcelona sporting director Deco has established contact with the representatives of Marc Cucurella, according to reports from Sports.
The Chelsea defender has emerged as a potential reinforcement for the Catalan club in the upcoming summer transfer window.
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Both Deco and manager Hansi Flick highly admire the 27-year-old Spanish full-back.
Chelsea remains open to discussing a potential exit if an incoming proposal matches their valuation of the player.
Chelsea feels no immediate pressure regarding Cucurella's future. The defender still has three years remaining on his current contract with the London-based club.
While the English side will not block a move if an acceptable offer arrives, Barcelona faces internal hurdles.
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The Catalan club cannot advance negotiations further without making adjustments to their current squad.
Squad Dynamics and Financial Complexities
Securing a new left-back does not serve as an immediate priority for Barcelona. Any potential transfer depends entirely on player departures from their defensive department.
Several current Barcelona defenders hold long-term contracts, making player exits difficult to orchestrate. This financial structure complicates the possibility of signing the Spanish defender.
Academy graduate Alejandro Balde is not actively placed on the transfer market, though the club might listen to significant offers.
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Furthermore, Barcelona is still evaluating whether Joao Cancelo can be retained, a decision that directly impacts their approach to the full-back position.
