Chelsea are in need of a left-back after Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid was confirmed on Monday, depositing €55m (£47.5m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in variables in their accounts. The solution could well be found at the Santiago Bernabeu. One of the reasons that Chelsea were comfortable allowing Cucurella to leave is the development of The post Chelsea weighing up move for €50m La Liga defender who has worked with Xabi Alonso appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has claimed that it is time to double down rather than react with changes to their shock draw against Cape Verde on Monday night. La Roja, who came into the World Cup as one of the favourites to win, could not find a way past Cape Verde, who were The post Spain manager after Cape Verde shock: “We have to continue with the same idea” appeared first on CaughtOffside.

England’s World Cup preparations have been hit by a major injury concern, with Tino Livramento expected to be ruled out of the tournament. According to The Telegraph, the Newcastle United full-back is now unlikely to feature at the 2026 World Cup, although the FA has not yet officially confirmed the situation. That final detail matters, The post Just in: England suffer World Cup injury blow as defensive plans take late hit appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix as they assess defensive options ahead of the new season. According to the Daily Mail, the Blues are among the clubs tracking the 26-year-old, who has become one of Palace’s most important defensive players. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST The post Chelsea look towards London rivals for defensive solution under Xabi Alonso appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Chelsea are already looking at possible replacements for Marc Cucurella after his move to Real Madrid, and Sporting CP’s Maxi Araújo has emerged as one of the main names on their list. According to Portuguese outlet Record, Chelsea have scouted the Uruguay international and have also made enquiries with his representatives. That suggests the Blues The post Chelsea step up search for new left-sided defender after Marc Cucurella exit appeared first on CaughtOffside.