Chelsea are reportedly near signing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde in a deal price over £50m.
That’s in accordance with a current report from Chelsea-focused journalist Simon Phillips, who claims the Blues are forward of Barcelona within the race to safe the Frenchman’s signature.
After developments at the moment, Chelsea are getting near agreeing a £51.1m price to signal Jules Kounde. As of proper now, no provide from Barcelona. Kounde is open to each groups and has beforehand already agreed verbal phrases to affix Chelsea.https://t.co/eigCuJtf02
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) July 19, 2022
Regardless of being beforehand linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge, a switch for Kounde final summer time did not materalise.
Nonetheless, this summer time is sort of sure to see the 23-year-old transfer on from Sevilla.
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Extensively thought to be one in all Europe’s most gifted defenders, Kounde, who can play at right-back, or centre-back, is tipped to go on and obtain huge issues within the sport.
From Chelsea’s point-of-view, it’s no shock to see them provide a lot to usher in such a highly-rated defender.
Having misplaced the likes of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger without cost on the finish of final season, the Blues are determined for defensive reinforcement and Thomas Tuchel shall be hoping that Kounde will comply with grow to be his latest big-name signing.
