Man Utd fans in shock after finding out how much Chelsea want for Cucurella loan transfer as club offer £2m fee
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly offered £2million to take Marc Cucurella on loan from Chelsea.
The Red Devils are in the market for a new left-back after injury to Luke Shaw.
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Man United have made the £2m offer to take the Spaniard on loan for the season.
However, the report argues that the Blues are demanding a bigger fee if they are to loan Cucurella, 25, out.
The Athletic has added that Chelsea could be demanding as much as £7m to accept a deal.
Both reports have suggested that talks will continue over a deal as United try to strengthen their defence.
However United fans have been in shock after seeing how much Chelsea apparently want for the defender.
One Tweeted: “7m is too much.”
A second commented: “£7m for a loan of a LB.”
A third wrote: “Not overpaying Chelsea again.”
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A fourth said: “Chelsea are extorting us…”
While another added: “£7m for your 3rd choice left back, behind some kid who was in the Championship last season.”
It has also been claimed that United are “considering” other left-back options such as Lyon ace Nicolas Tagliafico.
Erik ten Hag‘s side are going through somewhat of an injury crisis with Shaw out.
He has also been joined by Mason Mount and Raphael Varane.
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