The French defender may be moving to the Premier League.
The London club is making strides in pursuing Koundé.
Details: According to Topskills Sports UK, Barcelona‘s management is open to selling their 27-year-old defender Jules Koundé.
Reports indicate that Chelsea is leading the race for Koundé and will need to offer at least £70 million to secure this sought-after French defender, who is their top transfer target.
Barcelona’s choice to sell Koundé is influenced by his high salary expectations, which add pressure to the club’s financial situation.
Chelsea tried to sign Koundé in 2022, but the deal fell through. Nevertheless, they still see him as their main defensive target.
This season, Koundé has appeared in 40 matches for Barcelona, scoring 3 goals and assisting 4 times. His current contract with the club extends until 2030, and Transfermarkt values him at around €60 million.
Reminder: A move could be in the works! Chelsea is preparing for a deal with Barcelona.
