Chelsea determine Gabriel Gudmundsson as Marc Cucurella substitute

Chelsea have earmarked Leeds United left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson as a potential possibility to exchange Marc Cucurella this summer season, in keeping with Swedish outlet Expressen.

Gudmundsson featured in 32 Premier League matches final season, serving to Leeds protect their top-flight standing for an additional 12 months.

He’s a part of Graham Potter’s 26-man Sweden squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and began the final two video games. He’s additionally anticipated to characteristic within the essential conflict towards Japan on Friday, which can decide their destiny within the competitors.

In the meantime, Chelsea are gearing up for an in depth summer season overhaul after a disappointing marketing campaign that ended with a Tenth-place Premier League end and no qualification for European soccer.

With Xabi Alonso tasked with main the membership’s revival, vital modifications are anticipated throughout the squad throughout the switch window, significantly in defence.

The primary main departure of the Alonso period has already been authorized, with Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella agreeing to a return to his homeland in a big-money switch to Actual Madrid.

In latest days, Chelsea have reportedly been linked with Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso as Alonso seems to be to fill the spot left by the Spaniard.

The most recent left-back on Chelsea’s radar is Leeds’ Gudmundsson, in keeping with Swedish outlet Expressen, who claims that the previous Lille star is attracting ‘nice curiosity’ from a number of golf equipment within the Premier League, together with Chelsea.

Gudmundsson attracting ‘nice curiosity’

The report provides that the Blues have set their sights on the Sweden worldwide as a possible substitute for Cucurella this summer season.

Whereas Leeds can be eager to retain Gudmundsson past the summer season, Expressen reviews that the fullback may depart Elland Street for the best supply amid curiosity from Chelsea.

Chelsea’s latest ‘verbal settlement’ to signal Marco Palestra from Atalanta suggests Alonso is planning to make use of a again three with wing-backs subsequent season.

At current, Reece James, Malo Gusto and Jorrel Hato are considered appropriate choices for these roles, with Palestra seemingly anticipated to affix that group.

Ought to Chelsea verify the anticipated deal for Strasbourg’s versatile fullback Valentin Barco, there can be little must recruit one other participant able to working on the left aspect.

That stated, Gudmundsson, who will probably value above his £17m Transfermarkt valuation, would nonetheless symbolize a reliable various, supplied he’s keen to simply accept a squad function and compete for minutes at Stamford Bridge.