Milan Lead Chase For On-Loan Eibar Ace

AC Milan are among the clubs reportedly showing an interest in defender Marc Cucurella, who is on loan at Eibar from Barcelona.

Milan are said to be leading a clutch of clubs keen on the 20-year-old, who has impressed at left-back for Eibar this season.

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Several other Spanish sides, including Atletico Madrid, Valencia and Celta Vigo, have apparently sent scouts to watch Cucurella this season, while Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund are also tracking him.

Eibar can buy the full-back for just 2million euros in the summer but Barca want to ensure they have a buy-back clause in the deal, while maintaining a hefty sell-on percentage as well, should the youngster go on to fulful his obvious potential.

Reports in Italy and Spain say Barca would be willing to sanction his exit permanently at the end of the season, probably to Eibar for the agreed price, but they then expect other clubs to come in for him, including Milan.

Cucurella has made 21 appearances in all competitions so far this season, scoring once, while he also has two assists.