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Man City target Marc Cucurella hands in a transfer request

Brighton defender Marc Cucurella has handed in a transfer request amid interest in him from Manchester City.

Left-back Cucurella is understood to have stepped up his attempts to secure a move to the Etihad by confirming his desire to quit the Amex.

Cucurella was identified as City’s leading target for the left-back position and they have intensified their efforts to sign him after selling Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal.

Brighton's Marc Cucurella has handed in a transfer request amid interest from Man City

Champions City have made an offer for Spaniard Cucurella, thought to be worth more than £30million, and are believed to be willing to go up to £40m.

However, Brighton have no desire or need to sell and have put a £50m price tag on the 24 year-old, a figure City consider too high.

The champions have identified alternative targets including Stuttgart’s Borna Sosa and Benfica’s Alex Grimaldo and are ready to move on if a compromise cannot be struck.

Cucurella joined Brighton last summer from Getafe for around £15m, signing a five-year deal, and was a major success in his debut season in the Premier League.

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