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Published 21:09 3 Aug 2022 BST
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Pep Guardiola's side are now looking at alternative options which include Anderlecht's Sergio Gomez after the departure of Oleksandr Zinchenko - leaving Joao Cancelo as the club's only senior left back option.
Chelsea then joined the hunt to sign the 24-year-old as Thomas Tuchel looks to beat a direct rival to his signature and strengthen his own squad.
Although he is considered a left-back, some reports suggested that Cucurella would be brought in to play on the left hand side of a back three while Ben Chilwell, who has returned from a long-term injury, would play in the left wing-back position.
The Blues have signed three players this summer already. Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Kouliably and Gabriel Slonina have all joined while Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka has also agreed on a move to Stamford Bridge.
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