Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, and Bayern Munich are among several top clubs interested in a potential transfer for Pau Cubarsí, a 19-year-old Spanish central defender who plays for Barcelona. A transfer is considered difficult because Cubarsí's contract, which runs until 2029, includes a €500m release clause. A source with close connections to the agents industry stated that there is significant admiration for the player at Chelsea and the other interested clubs. The same source also mentioned that a recruitment official from one of these clubs praised Cubarsí for his near-flawless decision-making and advanced intelligence. There has reportedly been no formal or informal contact between any of the clubs and the player or his representatives, but clubs may attempt to establish contact if there are signs he is delaying a new contract. The Spanish international has 10 caps for his country and has made 23 appearances and scored 1 goal in LaLiga this season. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €80.00m, and it was reported that in October 2024, Manchester City was prepared to propose a €70 million transfer fee.