Jules kounde transfer news

If Barca manage to pull off the Kounde coup, however, it will be just the latest occasion they have managed to get one over on Chelsea in the transfer market. Last week, it seemed as though Brazil winger Raphinha might also be headed south from Leeds United to west London after a similar £55mn ($66mn) bid was put in for him. As seen with Kounde, though, Raphinha decided to hold out until Barca made an approach for him and in the end opted for a dream move that has already allowed him to make his debut in Blaugrana and get on the scoresheet in a 6-0 rout of Inter Miami midweek. Should the Kounde deal be tied up over the weekend, he too could head Stateside for the remaining two fixtures of the preseason tour against Juventus in Dallas and the New York Red Bulls on the east coast.

Barcelona finished without a trophy across the 2021/22 season, and now it's up to the Catalan giants to retool for a revitalized campaign next season. The club made a strong second-half push and secured Champions League play for next season, saving face for an otherwise fruitless campaign. Still, there are many questions to answer. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was a fresh face in January and proved a shrewd acquisition, finding his best form at the Camp Nou and helping Barcelona to a second-place finish in the league. Still, Aubameyang is 34 years old and could be on his last legs. The biggest elephant in the room for Barcelona is the ongoing financial situation at the club. It's generally held that the club is in a dire financial position, and must generate most of its transfer funds by outgoing player sales of nearly equal value. This will be something for both the club and fans to keep in mind as Barcelona navigate the transfer window, and lower-value transfers could become a priority given the financial position of the club. The Sporting News is rounding up the key updates — all day, every day — below. BARCELONA CONFIRMED DEALS: BARCELONA ANALYSIS: Latest Barcelona transfer news Last update: August 23, 19:25 ET / August 24 00:25 BST Barcelona plotting late move for Hector Bellerin Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin is a target for Barcelona, reports The club are desperate to sign a new right-back and Bellerin is one player they're seriously considering. Barca have reporte...

Chelsea are close to walking away completely from a deal for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, with Barcelona now reportedly in the driving seat amid fresh Thomas Tuchel concerns emerging. The Blues have been chasing the France international for the past three transfer windows but to no avail yet. Last summer, they came close to signing him only for Sevilla to change their terms. Sevilla then refused to let Kounde leave in January, with Chelsea coming even closer to the centre-back this summer. Indeed, Chelsea have a five-year deal on the table for him and are willing to pay Sevilla’s £55million valuation. And despite Kounde making the shock decision to join Sevilla’s pre-season trip to Portugal, reports claimed he felt ready to move to Stamford Bridge. But Barcelona – the headline-makers of the current transfer window – have stamped their mark on yet another story. They have told Kounde to wait, insisting that they can make a deal with Sevilla too. The Guardian now reports that Chelsea are ‘close to giving up’ as it is becoming clear that Kounde is instead biding his time – and waiting for Barcelona. The Spanish side’s finances are balancing on a tightrope amid a mountain of debt. However, they are slowly getting a bid together by selling off parts of the club in 25-year deals. Barca have sold 25 per cent of their La Liga TV rights to Sixth Street in such an arrangement. And while Barca’s Kounde bid will fall short of Chelsea’s, they would be offering more up front which is ...

Chelsea have reportedly reignited their interest in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as Barcelona look to move quickly for the transfer. Kounde has been the subject of numerous transfer rumours this summer. It had been reported that Chelsea had lost interest in the 23-year-old, and that Barcelona looked to be the likely next destination. However, a recent report suggests that Chelsea are looking to hijack a move to the Catalan giants last minute. As reported by Caught Offside, Chelsea have revived their interest in Kounde. The report also suggests that the next few days are key in determining where Kounde ends up. It seems unlikely that the French international will remain at Sevilla for another season. He enjoyed a successful campaign last season, making 32 league appearances at the heart of the Sevilla defence. His form inside La Liga attracted the interest of Barcelona. The club have already been extremely active this window, with a number of big-name signings. Franck Kessie and Raphinha have already been signed, with Robert Lewandowski set to be announced very soon. They have also secured Andreas Christensen from Chelsea to bolster the defence. But it seems they are not done yet. Barcelona are still reportedly very interest in landing Kounde. And the news that Chelsea are once again interested has only spurred the Spanish club on. Barcelona are now expected to move quickly so they don’t miss out to the Blues. But Thomas Tuchel’s side are from from out of the race. The rep...

Now a deal is considered close, and they could even end up paying less than Chelsea were ready to, with Kounde's favouring a dream move to the Nou Camp. So, what now for Thomas Tuchel? Well, despite recruiting Kalidou Koulibaly and targeting a third centre-back after Kounde, he already has an option within his ranks ready for an opportunity to shine. Levi Colwill thrived on loan at Huddersfield Town in the Championship last season, helping the Terriers reach the Play-Off Final. And the 19-year-old has caught the eye so far in pre-season, leading some to suggest Tuchel could save millions by taking a chance on him. JUST IN: Mason Mount is among those he's impressed, and the midfielder has commended Colwill for taking a similar development path to him by heading to the Championship on loan from Chelsea's academy. He has hailed the left-sided central defender for how much he's grown in West Yorkshire. Mount said: "You can see with Levi the valuable experience he has gained going on loan. That's something that I experienced, and for me, watching him when he trained with us before he went out, I could obviously tell he was a very good player, but he needed that experience. READ MORE: "To go and play in the Championship and to get into a Play-Off Final as I did, it's a valuable experience that helps you so, so much. I think he has learned so much from that. He has grown as a player, grown as a person, and now I definitely think he feels that he can improve us and improve our tea...

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