Marc Cucurella set to leave Chelsea before the close of transfer window.

Chelsea could now accept an offer for left-back Marc Cucurella in the final days of the transfer window.

The report claims that Chelsea are willing to let the defender leave this summer after Ian Maatsen impressed Pochettino and is now set to be be utilised as Chelsea’s backup left-back to Ben Chilwell.

Cucurella, 25, joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion last summer in a deal that was worth over £60m.

Despite his scintillating performances during his spell at the Seagulls in the Premier League, the full-back has struggled to replicate that form at Chelsea.

The Spaniard featured in 24 Premier League games in a Chelsea shirt last season, providing two assists for his teammates.

However, Maatsen’s dazzling performances for Burnley last term have caused the 25-year-old to tumble down the pecking order under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Cucurella is contracted to the West Londoners until 2028, meaning he has plenty of time to work his way back into the team if he is not sold this summer.

Story by George Opoku Boateng. Ahotoronline