Jules Kounde

Chelsea could finally seal a long-awaited transfer next month after a report revealed a potential exit is ramping up proceedings.

Chelsea already have an agreement in place to sign a top star in 2022, according to one journalist

The Blues are being tipped to secure a £50m+ deal for a defensive target in January - despite a desperate late intervention by Barcelona

Spurs are understood to be back in for a defender they and Chelsea tried to sign last summer.

Chelsea's long-standing interest in a La Liga ace could come to nothing after a report declared Manchester United are eyeing a January steal

Chelsea have been given a big incentive to move for their top centre-back target and Liverpool have been teased over Kylian Mbappe's future.

Man Utd are considering moves for four defenders in January, Newcastle have eyes on a Ligue 1 midfielder, while Arsenal fancy two strikers

The Red Devils are watching a situation closely as they hope for it to unfold in their favour - with a big star up for grabs

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel looks to have two targets in his sights ahead of the January transfer window.

Mauricio Pochettino has two transfer targets in mind for if he becomes Man Utd's new manager, while Arsenal have a transfer plan

Tuchel's squad will possess serious strength if Granovskaia can pull off these three deals, as reported in the Spanish media

Man Utd and Chelsea have their sights set on signing Kounde, and the defender's admission has given a slight hint at who will win the race.

Man Utd are ready to use a top star as bait to land a LaLiga centre-back, while Newcastle wants to sign a trio of Old Trafford stars.

Manchester United are back in the mix for a player whom it will be "impossible" for his current club to keep in 2022

Chelsea reportedly have three names in mind as they look to replace veteran defender Thiago Silva in 2022

Premier League heavy-hitters Man Utd and Chelsea have been warned off a summer target by his club's president

A move to Old Trafford now is the only option being considered by an in-demand France star, reports in the Spanish media claim

Man Utd vs Chelsea in the January transfer window could well be a thing with one man the target.

Chelsea thought they had a deal for Jules Kounde in the summer, but Sevilla blocked the move and now their president has explained why.

A club chief has offered a new perspective on the way a summer Chelsea target dealt with his failure to move to Stamford Bridge

Jules Kounde has admitted to it being a "lively summer" after providing his honest reaction to missing out on a transfer from Sevilla

The defender was said to be angry at his current club over their failure to let him leave in the summer; now his centre-back partner speaks

There may be a familiar theme running through the club’s transfer policy when the next window opens.

The Blues will aim to return to the negotiating table for a long-term target after the reason for his price increase over the summer emerged

The Blues may have missed out on a summer target but are ready to strike when the time is right.

Three reasons have been cited to why a failed Chelsea transfer this summer could be a masterstroke, and even spark a cut-price January deal

Chelsea have been told in no uncertain terms why their pursuit of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde failed to make a breakthrough.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has earmarked around €80m to put the final touches to Thomas Tuchel's squad in January.

The Champions League winners wanted to sign the Frenchman as a replacement for Kurt Zouma following his move to West Ham.