Chelsea agree Cucurella fee as Azpilicueta signs new deal - FootballTransfers recap

Suraj Radia

4 Aug 2022 23:04 BST
3 min read

Marc Cucurella, Brighton, 2022/23 — © ProShots

With the new season close to getting under way, clubs are now conducting the deals to finalise their squad in the final month of the transfer window.

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Chelsea have been busy restructuring their defence and FootballTransfers takes a recap of the biggest stories from today’s transfer business.

Barcelona's pursuit of Azpilicueta ends with Chelsea contract extension

Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea, 2021-22 — © ProShots

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta extended his contract at the club until 2024, ending rumours of a move to Barcelona.

The Spain international's current deal was set to expire this summer, but after activating an appearances based clause in the contract, it was automatically extended until next year.

Chelsea agree Cucurella fee with Colwill loaned to Brighton

Chelsea have agreed a fee for Marc Cucurella in a deal that will also see young defender Levi Colwill join Brighton on loan for the season.
Brighton were initially hoping to sign Colwill permanently in a separate deal but the move is now understood to be a loan deal and the fee for Cucurella is set to be £55 million plus £7m in add-ons.

‘It’s not De Jong or nothing’ – Man Utd’s midfield alternatives revealed

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2021/22 — © ProShots

Manchester United may be finding it difficult to seal a transfer for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, but CSB Sports reporter Ben Jacobs writes for FootballTransfers that they have plenty of other option

Carvalho, Garnacho, Chukwuemeka and ten teenage Premier League stars to watch in 2022-23

Carney Chukwuemeka, Chelsea — © ProShots

With the likes of Tino Livramento, Armando Broja and Anthony Elanga establishing themselves in the Premier League last year, FootballTransfers takes a look at which teenagers could be set for a big 2022/23 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has learned he is no longer special

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is learning the hard way this summer that he is no longer considered a special player.

When once clubs would have been falling over themselves to sign the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, it now appears increasingly inevitable that Ronaldo will be forced to stay at Old Trafford.