£63m Chelsea star opens door to Barcelona move amid Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez uncertainty

When it rains, it pours.

Amid reports Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez could seek a move away from Stamford Bridge, a third Chelsea star has now cast doubt over his future at the club.

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Speaking while on international duty with Spain, Blues defender Marc Cucurella was quizzed on whether he’d entertain a move to Barcelona.

On your Marc

“Let’s see, it’s clear that if those situations arise, well, they are hard to turn down, but I would consider it in the end,” Cucurella said.

“It is not just me. I also have to think perhaps about my family, and together we would decide what is best for us.

“But, as I have said before, right now I am not thinking about that.

“It it comes, it will come, and we will see what decision is made.”

It would mark an emotional return for Cucurella, who first joined the Spanish giants in 2012 and spent eight years on their books before moving to Getafe in June 2020.

However, Cucurella was only a permanent player at Getafe for just one season as Brighton came calling in August 2021.

Cucurella’s impressive displays for the Seagulls caught the eyes of the Premier League’s heavyweight clubs, as Chelsea beat Manchester City in the race for his signature having agreed a £63million deal.

The Spaniard has a contract until 2028.

Cucurella’s comments are the latest in what has been a worrying few days for Blues supporters when it comes to the futures of key players.

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Palmed off?

Reports emerged over the weekend Palmer could be tempted to push for an exit amid frustrations with Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior’s tactics.

Real Madrid, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have all been credited with an interest in Palmer, although a mooted £150m price tag could put the trio off.

Further muddying the waters is the fact all three clubs already have players who boast a similar profile to Palmer, with Gabby Agbonlahor unconvinced Real Madrid even want the England international.

What Fer?

Palmer hasn’t been as explicit about his uncertain future as teammate Fernandez, who has continually dropped hints he could leave the Blues.

Fernandez ignited rumours about his future following the second leg of Chelsea’s defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16 when he could not confirm he’d be at Stamford Bridge after the World Cup.

The Argentina international fanned the flames when he seemingly took a swipe at Chelsea’s board regarding their decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca in January.

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Fernandez has now claimed he could see himself living in Spain, stating: “I really like Madrid – it’s similar to Buenos Aires.”

The World Cup winner’s comments will only fuel rumours he wants a move to Real Madrid.

talkSPORT understands Fernandez is open to a move to the Spanish giants in the summer, but Real are yet to take any formal steps towards making the switch a reality.

Whatever happens, it promises to be a noisy few months for Blues boss Rosenior.