Jules Kounde

Chelsea have learned a final answer over Kounde, with Wolves too also learning their fate over efforts to sign another prized defender

"Yes, there has been interest from a club that the player liked, which was Chelsea."

Wolves remain 'in talks' with a Ligue 1 title winner, though whether they succeed could be tied to a Chelsea transfer breakthrough.

Chelsea have been working hard behind the scenes but talks are at a standstill, though this is where the Blues director excels

Chelsea's transfer hopes for a key Thomas Tuchel target have taken another twist, according to a report

Chelsea had to shift a number of fringe players before they could press ahead with a move for Jules Kounde.

The Blues have made a breakthrough, so it seems, despite recent reports of an obstacle potentially blocking proceedings

Despite previous reports of a deal being agreed, there has been a late twist to the defender's transfer saga

Three separate sources have all pointed to Chelsea ramping up a La Liga defender, with the club deemed 'happy to accept' an improved bid.

Reports in Spain claim talks are continuing and there is now an optimism that Chelsea will secure another big deal before the window shuts

Chelsea have not given up hope of securing a centre-half, though a Blues player has led Tuchel to question whether it is necessary.

It would be another transformative deal for the Blues, but they are yet to make a formal approach to his club - who already know his plans

Sevilla's Director of Football has confirmed Jules Kounde will be sold this summer amid persistent links to Chelsea - on one condition.

The transfer is being held up until both sides can make other transfers, but one of those dominoes could be about to fall

Thomas Tuchel still wants his main summer target but other factors have now entered the equation.

"He has everything. He is a warrior. He never gives up. He has everything. He is the future for sure."

Thomas Tuchel is said to be 'relaxed' about Chelsea's transfer business as he awaits the go ahead to bid for Jules Kounde.

The chances of a Chelsea transfer involving Sevilla centre-half Jules Kounde have been given a double boost according to Sky Sports.

The LaLiga star has emerged as a major target in recent weeks, having previously been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Man Utd and Spurs.

Chelsea are prepared to play another card from their hand after West Ham threw a spanner in the works over a transfer Tuchel craves.

Chelsea are ramping up their pursuit of an in-demand La Liga star after a trusted source revealed the details of what they're offering.

The Blues are reportedly willing to sacrifice a first-team star to get a key transfer over the line this summer

The Blues have emerged as the shock new frontrunners for the capture of a long-term Tottenham target, a report in Italy claims

With Sancho in the bag and Varane close to joining him, Manchester United are reportedly turning their thoughts to signing a Sevilla star

Tottenham made an approach for the La Liga star but their acquisition of another signing has seeming kiboshed their hopes of signing him

Tottenham's transfer business is starting to get interesting with Jules Kounde now seemingly willing to move to London

Tottenham were reportedly lining up an exchange deal, plus cash for Jules Kounde, but the transfer will not happen.

The centre-back is also being eyed by Manchester United, as his feelings about his three Premier League suitors are made clear

The finances might be in place to land a top defender but it seems he might not fancy a move to the north of the capital.