Chelsea defensive target Jules Kounde to wait for Barcelona move

Chelsea could also be set to overlook out on a long-term switch goal this summer season as French worldwide center-back Jules Koundé is reportedly hopeful of a transfer to Spanish giants Barcelona.

Reports in Spanish outlet Sport have acknowledged that Koundé is ready to withstand curiosity from each Chelsea and Newcastle United this summer season, as he has his coronary heart set on a transfer to Barça. This comes regardless of the Magpies being absolutely ready to pay no matter it takes to seize the Frenchman, whereas the Blues – regardless of their curiosity – have turned to different squad priorities in the intervening time.

? Jules Koundé has knowledgeable Barcelona that he’ll look ahead to them. Barça are very assured that they are going to signal the defender.

Sevilla have recognised that Chelsea’s curiosity in Koundé has cooled as Thomas Tuchel has his eyes set on Matthijs de Ligt.

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With Chelsea within the midst of attempting to safe defensive replacements after shedding each Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen to free transfers away from Stamford Bridge, the Blues have been hopeful of securing Koundé since final summer season, however a need to stay in Spain now appears preferable, albeit with Barcelona doubtlessly set to wrestle in their very own proper to get any deal over the road relying on different elements out there.

There’s nonetheless an opportunity that Barcelona may re-sign French winger Ousmane Dembélé, and if he does chunk down and signal a contract extension on the Camp Nou, it’s probably that Barça will fully keep away from a transfer for Leeds United star Raphinha and will then mobilize these funds for a transfer for Koundé.

Ought to Dembélé stroll, nevertheless, then the membership would proceed to prioritize the signing of an attacking participant, throwing any curiosity in Koundé out the window.

If a transfer to Barcelona is out of the query, Chelsea would absolutely bounce within the lead forward of Newcastle, as each Premier League golf equipment would have a clearer path to a possible deal.

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This text was edited by
Conor Laird.