There was some hope from Jules Koundé’s camp that Chelsea would make an approach for the centre-back after completing Romelu Lukaku’s transfer.
On August 11th, ABC Sevilla reported the player’s agent stressed to Sevilla that the Blues ‘will present a proposal’ as Thomas Tuchel has ‘not forgotten’ about his client.
Lukkau returned to Stamford Bridge last Thursday and since then, the Blues haven’t made any concrete efforts to sign the defender.
Marca now explain the 22-year-old’s potential summer move to Chelsea is ‘still up in the air’.
Last week, Sevilla sporting director Monchi admitted his side haven’t received any offers for the France international and said the La Liga side will ‘have to accept’ a transfer if big bid arrives.
The former Bordeaux man has not received any offer from the Champions League winners so far.
This, coupled with limited options available at Julen Lopetegui’s disposal for the opening match against Rayo Vallecano, saw the Sevilla manager ‘have no choice’, but to start Koundé in the league tie.
Sevilla take on Getafe in less than a week and if there are no movements from Chelsea, Lopetegui could hand Koundé his second league start.
