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Chelsea blow as Barcelona set to beat Blues to second summer signing
Chelsea look set to overlook out on the signing of Jules Kounde to Spanish giants FC Barcelona, it has been reported.
Chelsea and Barcelona have already performed battle for one main signing this summer time within the type of Raphinha.
The Blues stole a march on Arsenal for the Brazilian, who did look to be Stamford Bridge certain.
Nevertheless, Barcelona swooped in and, regardless of their monetary points, have been capable of agree a cope with Leeds United for the South American.
Now, La Blaugrana look set to do the identical to Chelsea of their hunt for Jules Kounde.
Chelsea have been closely linked with the Frenchman final summer time, and earlier this week it was reported that Kounde was set to turn out to be Chelsea’s third signing of the summer time following the captures of Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly:
Kounde set to turn out to be Chelsea’s third summer time signing in a deal that might give Azpilicueta the inexperienced mild to go #cfc https://t.co/p0ppITuXHc
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Now although, in line with Spanish outlet Sport, it appears as if Barcelona have moved forward of Chelsea within the race for Kounde’s signature, despite the fact that the Blues had additionally agreed a payment for the participant.
Sport report that Kounde to FC Barcelona is getting nearer, with the Spanish facet having reached a pre-agreement with the French participant on a four-year contract. Barca are understood to be hopeful of finishing the switch for Kounde within the coming week.
Ought to Chelsea miss out on Kounde, Presnel Kimpembe of PSG can be their solely remaining summer time goal after a deal for Nathan Ake fell by means of and Matthijs de Ligt joined Bayern Munich.
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