Cucurella seemed destined for a move to Manchester City earlier this window but their bid of £30m fell way below Albion’s valuation of £50m.
Brighton held firm on their stance and it is now thought that Chelsea are in prime position to land the 25-year-old Spaniard, who joined Albion last season from Getafe for £15.4m.
Chelsea are said to be willing to pay asking price and have reportedly agreed personal terms with the former Barcelona youth player.
Cucurella was not seen training with Brighton yesterday and isn’t expected to be part of Graham Potter’s matchday squad against Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United.
Cucurella’s potential exit could leave Albion short of options on the left – so here’s a list of left backs who are currently available as free agents
5. Vital N’Simba
A vital position for Brighton could be filled by the £2.25m-rated player who has spent four seasons at Ligue 1 side Clermont but is now without a club. Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON
6. Miguel Trauco
The former Saint-Étienne star has 68 international caps for Peru. Photo: Pool
7. Ambroise Oyongo
The former New York Red Bulls defender spent his final season at Montpellier between the Ligue 1 side’s reserves team and loan club Krasnodar. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
8. Alonso Escoboza
The 29-year-old Mexican has a market value of £1.35m and has never played outside of South America. Photo: EDGAR QUINTANA