The former Real Madrid boss is reported to want his fellow countryman to join him as his first signing at Old Trafford in the new year, if he takes Erik ten Hag's job

Chelsea have turned their attention back to a Barcelona player who they failed to sign in 2022

Manchester United could swap an unwanted forward for a classy Euro 2024 winger and Arsenal have the chance to sign a Barcelona star thanks to the Red Devils, while Liverpool eye a free transfer for a French international

United could stun Arsenal by ensuring they are unable to sign a top target through a transfer of their own

If United can get him, they'll have got one over on the Blues, and will hope they can rub it in by getting some very good performances out of him

The Gunners chief knows he may need to wheel and deal somewhat to get every summer transfer target through the door - and that's very much the case in this quest to land a Barcelona man

Unai Emery's side will likely need to set a new record transfer mark this summer if they are to beat Chelsea in the race to sign a 25 y/o LaLiga gem

Manchester United are aiming to replace an expensive flop with a classy Barcelona star, a reporter has revealed

The LaLiga giants have told four defenders they will be made available for transfer this summer - with United seemingly at the front of the queue for one €55m man

Barcelona must complete major sales before June 30 and one of two big-name players they're expected to sell has already roused the interest of Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea

The Blues are taking another look at a long-term defensive target and watched him while keeping eyes on his opponent up front in his most recent game

A lot of Premier League clubs, including Tottenham, United and Newcastle, have been linked with the three players Barca will get rid of in the summer

The 25-year-old joined Barcelona from Sevilla for €55million in 2022 but has struggled to play regularly in his preferred centre-back position and could be on the move

Manchester United could finally land a top centre-back after a change of heart from Barcelona, while Tottenham are being tipped to follow up their interest in a major midfield target

Man Utd are nearing two massive deals to end the window with a bang, Arsenal have been sent a message over interest in a Barcelona star, while a planned Liverpool raid has caused major shockwaves

An audacious Liverpool move for a Barcelona star has been slapped down, while Man Utd are emerging as a credible threat to hijack a second Reds deal

Barcelona have been rocked by a player's request to leave so soon after signing, and Liverpool have opened the bidding for the star who'll be allowed to leave for £52m

Manchester United recently identified the star as their no 1 target, so it would be a massive statement if Newcastle were to complete the signing instead

Man Utd have made the first move for a Chelsea target, Arsenal are being offered a Barcelona attacker, while Man City and Bayern are discussing a swap deal.

Chelsea have unwittingly boosted their chances of signing a much-desired defender and it could all happen within a month

After reports emerged that the defender has shocked Barcelona by asking to quit, information is filtering through about his admirers

Linked with Chelsea over the past couple of summers before joining Barcelona instead, the Frenchman has now revealed he could have ended up at Manchester City before then.

Issues at Barcelona, after their heavy spending, could mean the club are forced to let a major star leave for free, playing right into the hands of Chelsea

It seemed as though the Blues would sign the defender during the summer transfer window but missed out as Barcelona flexed their muscles.

The Frenchman was wanted by the Blues for more than a year, but he will be continuing his career in La Liga instead.

Barcelona have reportedly agreed a deal for Sevilla star Jules Kounde, leaving Chelsea in their wake after some dramatic developments

Chelsea have retaliated against Barcelona, who now look set to snap up long-term Blues target Jules Kounde

Xavi has confirmed Barcelona are in transfer talks for Jules Kounde, explaining why top players are attracted to the Camp Nou

Chelsea are ready to end their pursuit of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde as Thomas Tuchel's concerns for the centre-back compound the fact that Barcelona are increasingly confident of signing him

The defender was thought to be within reach for Chelsea more than ever, but now he could be slipping from their grasp after all - which will have wider implications.

Chelsea are to seal the arrival of Sevilla's France international for £55million, with Barcelona looking elsewhere amid fresh hope of signing Cesar Azpilicueta

The Blues saw their £55million offer for the France star accepted by Sevilla earlier this week but Barcelona were still looking to strike their own deal.

The Sevilla centre-back has orchestrated a twist to his situation this summer, with Chelsea learning straight away how it affects their transfer chances

Sevilla expect Barcelona to make a last-ditch approach for Jules Kounde, despite the Frenchman being close to joining Chelsea.

Is the Jules Kounde transfer saga drawing to a conclusion? It certainly looks as though Chelsea are close to a deal.

After an impressive debut season with RB Leipzig, the left footer has plenty of admirers - and Chelsea are among them despite two other priorities.

Having lost out on Matthijs de Ligt to Bayern Munich, Chelsea are getting to work on signing a La Liga defender instead

There may be fresh competition for the Frenchman, but Chelsea are said to be in pole position - even if they are up to €10m short at present.

The French defender has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, however, this recent update suggests a move to London is still on the cards

Tottenham are offering four players in a blockbuster swap deal Jules Kounde, Leeds United's top two targets have been named, while more details have emerged on Lisandro Martinez's Man Utd move

Kounde has been a Stamford Bridge target long before the club's new regime took over and it appears that Todd Boehly remains keen on striking a deal.

The defender has been linked with Chelsea for over a year but they are yet to present an acceptable bid to Sevilla.

Chelsea are back in the hunt for Jules Kounde and they are reportedly working to a crucial deadline.

Tuchel is hot on the prospect of a Man City raid, and it could represent a viable alternative to the stalling De Ligt and Kounde deals.

The Kounde saga is expected to conclude within the next 10 days and developments elsewhere make great reading for the Blues.