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Barca & Real Madrid eye Cucurella - Tuesday's gossip
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Barca & Real Madrid eye Cucurella - Tuesday's gossip

BBC Sport · Jun 1, 2026, 8:31 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella is linked with a return to Spain, Liverpool are keen on teenage RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, while Newcastle face competition for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra.
  • Marc Cucurella's future at Chelsea is in doubt after several clubs contacted the left-back's representatives over a move away from Stamford Bridge.
  • Liverpool are keen on RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande but have yet to reach a verbal agreement over a deal for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast striker.

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Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella is linked with a return to Spain, Liverpool are keen on teenage RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, while Newcastle face competition for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra.

Marc Cucurella's future at Chelsea is in doubt after several clubs contacted the left-back's representatives over a move away from Stamford Bridge. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to be among those interested in the 27-year-old Spain international. (The Athletic - subscription required), external

Liverpool are keen on RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande but have yet to reach a verbal agreement over a deal for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast striker. (Sky Sports), external

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