Chelsea are reportedly preparing for life without Marc Cucurella as the defender edges closer to Real Madrid.
The Spanish left-back is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after reaching an agreement over a summer transfer.
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His departure would create a significant gap in Chelsea’s squad ahead of another important rebuilding phase.
Several potential replacements have already emerged as the club assesses options in the transfer market.
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One option is Adrien Truffert, who impressed throughout Bournemouth’s Europa League qualification campaign last season.
The French defender featured in every Premier League match and established himself among the division’s standout full-backs.
Another possibility is Rayan Ait-Nouri, who struggled for regular minutes after an injury-hit campaign.
Chelsea could offer the left-back a fresh opportunity to secure consistent first-team football at Stamford Bridge.
Highly-rated German prospect Nathaniel Brown is also attracting serious attention from leading European clubs.
The 22-year-old has enhanced his reputation with strong performances for both club and country recently.
However, competition from Bayern Munich could make any deal difficult to complete, reports Express.
A more experienced alternative is Alejandro Grimaldo, who has enjoyed considerable success in Germany.
With only a year remaining on his contract, Grimaldo could represent a cheaper short-term solution.
Chelsea must now decide whether to invest in potential or pursue proven experience following Cucurella’s expected exit.
