Chelsea sneak in under Man City’s noses putting Domino’s pizza back in box?

Man City are potentially losing out in their pursuit of Brighton’s Marc Cucurella, as it seems Chelsea have agreed personal terms with the player and will meet the asking price of £50m.

Manchester City have had multiple bids for Cucurella rejected by Brighton but have refused to meet the south coast club’s transfer fee.

Barcelona are also thought to be monitoring the situation.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have made a significant breakthrough as they have agreed personal terms with the 24-year-old.

Full agreement now reached between Chelsea and Cucurella on personal terms. Potential contract has been proposal approved, Marc’s prepared to accept once clubs agree on fee. 🚨🔵 #CFC

Chelsea and Brighton in direct talks again today in order to complete the deal. pic.twitter.com/Ey2VF4RGRL

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 2, 2022

Chelsea are also trying to sign Wesley Fofana from Leicester City but Brendan Rodgers is adamant that the 21-year-old will not be sold.

Domino’s

They have had some difficulties in the transfer market and that wasn’t missed by Domino’s Pizza.

The Pizza company tweeted: “We’ve delivered about 852,609 pizzas since Chelsea last delivered a successful transfer announcement.”

We’ve delivered about 852,609 pizzas since Chelsea last delivered a successful transfer announcement.

— Domino's Pizza UK (@Dominos_UK) August 1, 2022

Maybe arguing with a Pizza company is a bit much?

Mate, you’re replying to Domino’s Pizza. Come on now 😂😂

— Reece Larner (@LarnerReece) August 1, 2022

ESPN even got in on the joke.

When Barcelona hear Chelsea are going after Marc Cucurella… pic.twitter.com/P0UUe0qztl

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) August 1, 2022

Reactions

Chelsea fans are loving the news:

1.

HE REJECTED MAN CITY 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/XKx58ijSQE

— 🃏 (@Cfc_tek) August 2, 2022

2.

WE HIJACKED A DEALLL pic.twitter.com/CDwUrhjqMM

— Raf (@CFCRaf2) August 2, 2022

3.

I'm not celebrating or getting my hopes high. I've learnt my lessons already pic.twitter.com/F3S0HNBgE0

— AZult (@Sarvioo) August 2, 2022

4.

Awwwww, this news sweet my body!!!!

— Debbie Chelsea (@debbie_Gabbie) August 2, 2022

But Barcelona are still lurking:

Barcelona out of nowhere https://t.co/1xdgHcZAZ1 pic.twitter.com/IOBnU3tKkD

— Chris Smith (@ChrisSmithster) August 2, 2022

Kalidou Koulibaly 

Yesterday new signing Koulibaly called up club legend John Terry to ask if he can wear his famous number 26 shirt.

📌 July 15th, 2022

Better call…@JohnTerry26 💙
Honored and Proud 🙏🏿#KK @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/uYeVA5y7PL

— Koulibaly Kalidou (@kkoulibaly26) August 1, 2022

Terry gave it the nod.

Good Luck mate 💙2️⃣6️⃣ @ChelseaFC https://t.co/unUXDv1cA2

— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) August 2, 2022

It went down well with a lot of people.

https://twitter.com/petizzy_/status/1554148130337300480

But Joe.co.uk thought it was all Terry’s idea. How cynical can you be?!

This was definitely John Terry’s idea pic.twitter.com/Pj2MUEGngy

— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) August 1, 2022

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