‘Shun Chelsea and join us! as Barcelona set to convinced €80m player to snub Chelsea move
It was claimed that Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea ahead of next season.
However, recent reports from Spanish media outlet Sport via Football London claims that, Spanish side Barcelona are hoping to beat Chelsea in the race for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
According to the report, Barcelona believe Kounde would choose their ‘project’ over joining Chelsea as long as they can afford to sign him.
The Blues came close to signing the France international last summer but a move failed to materialise and the Blues are expected to make a move for him again next summer.
Sevilla’s insistence on selling the centre-back for his release clause of €80million was a major reason why Kounde didn’t join Sevilla last summer.
The news could come as a blow to Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel, who were actively pursuing the defender in the summer window, and reportedly would be interested again at the end of the season.