Manchester United had been eager on signing Cucurella on a short-term mortgage however his outing within the cup noticed them flip their consideration to Spurs' Sergio Reguilon as a substitute. Ben Chilwell has been Chelsea's first-choice wing-back up to now this season, with Ian Maatsen his deputy.

Maatsen's long-term future is unsure after coming into the ultimate yr of his contract. But if Chelsea can tie him right down to a brand new deal, they might nicely be trying to transfer Cucurella on.

Guardiola is clearly an admirer of the participant who got here by way of the ranks at Barcelona. Chelsea might hope City repeat their curiosity from final January and attempt to signal Cucurella once more.

They know they might unlikely get wherever close to the £60m they spent on him. But after a £1billion outlay within the final three home windows, the Blues would welcome an inflow of money for a participant who Pochettino clearly would not view as a key squad member.