Last week, Sevilla chief José María Cruz de Andrés told Sport Witness Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Barcelona could be attractive options for Jules Koundé.
The director detailed why the Blues failed signing the defender in 2021 and also the reason behind the 23-year-old’s desire to look for a change.
Various reports in Spain on Tuesday discuss Barca’s intention to sign the ex-Bordeaux man this summer.
Mundo Deportivo state the Catalan club are very attentive to him because the centre-back is a priority target for Xavi Hernández. However, it won’t be easy due to the competition from the Blues.
If Chelsea end up beating the La Liga side to the France international, then the latter will look at Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly as an alternative.
Sport have a report stating Xavi dreams about signing Koundé.
It will not be easy for Barcelona to sign the player because of his €60m asking price and the competition from Chelsea. In addition to this, Sevilla won’t make it easy for the Camp Nou side to sign the defender.
Over at AS, they have a report stating it is vital for Sevilla to sell Koundé as the funds from his sale can help them shape their squad next season.
Monchi, the Spanish club’s sporting director, plans to start the revolution by raising around €60-70m from the Frenchman’s sale.
It’s claimed the player has an agreement with Thomas Tuchel’s side, who have maintained contacts with Sevilla for a long time. The change of owners at Stamford Bridge has slowed down the potential deal.
Chelsea are aware they will need around €60m plus variables to secure the centre-back’s services, a year after they failed to sign him.
Koundé, who has finished participating in the UEFA Nations League with France, will now go on holiday. He will be waiting for a call to seal his exit from Sevilla.
