Manchester City target Brighton Marc Cucurella to fill specialist left-back void - reports

Manchester City are thought to be considering a bid for Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella following an impressive debut season in the Premier League. The Guardian and Daily Mail are both reporting Pep Guardiola’s interest in the Spain defender, who joined from Getafe last season for £15m, with an offer of around £35m mentioned. Ad/> Cucurella has excelled since moving to the south coast, despite admitting he struggled at first to adapt because of a language barrier.

The Barcelona graduate has rapidly improved his English and he has recently said how happy he is at the club and in the city, having settled with his family. TransfersArsenal set for ‘significant’ summer investment even without Champions League — Paper Round14 HOURS AGO “When I arrived here it was difficult at first. I didn’t speak good English — maybe three or four words.

I wasn’t happy because it wasn’t the real me; I couldn’t be myself,” the 23-year-old told The Athletic. “It was very difficult, going to the doctors with the kids, speaking to teachers. We didn’t have the words to explain any problems.

Now it’s really good. We go to cafes, Brighton Pier, shops. “I’m very happy to be here.

I’ve learnt a lot of things and I’m adapting really well.” Joao Cancelo has been City’s regular left-back this season, but he is naturally right-sided, while Oleksandr Zinchenko has also filled in — though he is seen as more of a midfielder who can play at the back. Benjamin Mendy — the only specialist first-team left-back — is indefinitely suspended. Brighton crush woeful Manchester United as Red Devils' season suffers new low 'Will give them our lives' — Guardiola says City will leave nothing behind in title bid Cucurella has showcased his ability in defence and attack