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Chelsea haven’t made Cucurella contact

Chelsea haven’t made a transfer bid for Brighton star Marc Cucurella despite being linked with him this summer.

That’s according to Brighton owner Tony Bloom. who revealed the Blues are yet to make contact over signing the defender,

Chelsea, along with Man City, have reportedly been tracking Cucurella, but Bloom poured cold water on the speculation.

He told the BBC: ” Marc is a tremendous player, a tremendous person. He’s brilliant for the dressing room.

“The players love him, Graham and the coaches love him, I love him, the fans love him. He was unbelievably good last season, his first season in the Premier League.

“We’re hoping for more to come and we haven’t had a bid for him.”