Real Madrid have made clear they will not entertain offers for \u00c1lvaro Carreras this summer, a development that complicates Chelsea\u2019s search for a replacement for Marc Cucurella. According to AS, the Spanish club consider Carreras “untouchable” and are not prepared to move him on only a year after his arrival.<\/p>\n
Carreras arrived from Benfica last summer for $58.42 million (\u20ac50 million) and was handed a six-year contract. Los Blancos view him as part of a recent investment and, per the report, will only consider offers that would see him leave at a financial loss on that initial outlay. Mourinho is expected to rely on Carreras to compete with Cucurella for the starting left back position next season.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid also face uncertainty in their left-back ranks beyond Carreras. Ferland Mendy\u2019s recurring injury problems have left the Frenchman as an unreliable alternative, and he could be on the way out of the club. Fran Garc\u00eda, a La F\u00e1brica graduate, has attracted interest from several teams across Europe and may also depart. With two of the four left backs in the squad potentially headed for exits, Carreras provides necessary depth and competition.<\/p>\n
For Chelsea, Cucurella\u2019s move to Real Madrid removes one target and Carreras\u2019s unavailability leaves the Blues with limited options. At present, 20-year-old Jorrel Hato is the only recognised left back at Xabi Alonso\u2019s disposal. Hato was also used regularly at centre back during his debut season at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
Chelsea have secured the signing of Denner Evangelista, but the 18-year-old is considered a long-term prospect and is not expected to join the first team this summer. Reuniting with Lewis Hall has been suggested as a possibility, but it appears unlikely given that the same ownership group previously allowed the Cobham graduate to leave. As the window progresses, Chelsea will need to widen their search for a left back while Real Madrid maintain a firm stance on Carreras.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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