Jules Kounde
Man Utd ‘favourites’ to sign €55m Barcelona star as defensive quartet are told to leave in mass firesale
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 reluctantly put Man Utd target up for sale with quick transfer agreement expected; Liverpool, Chelsea also interested
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
Chelsea back in hot pursuit of defender they’ve always wanted after double Champions League scouting mission
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
Tottenham, Man Utd, Newcastle all on alert as Barcelona prepare to sacrifice three top assets
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
Man Utd, Chelsea handed massive transfer lift as €60m centre-back target open to summer offers
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
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd ready to strike as Barcelona do complete U-turn on sale of dominant centre-back; Tottenham target €35m midfielder
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
Euro Paper Talk: Ten Hag in raptures with Man Utd closing on quality double deal; Barcelona respond to €60m Arsenal approach
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
Liverpool rocked as £52m transfer goes up in smoke and Man Utd ready hijack of back-up deal
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
Klopp in dreamland as Barcelona say yes to disgruntled star’s exit; Liverpool thunder in with bid
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
Newcastle begin blockbuster hijack of no 1 Manchester United target to ruin Ten Hag master plan
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
Transfer Gossip: Ten Hag to anger Pochettino as Man Utd end Kim chase by moving for Chelsea target; Arsenal offered €170m Barcelona man
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.
Disgruntled defender ‘willing’ to join Chelsea in urgent £65m U-turn to thwart Man Utd
Chelsea have unwittingly boosted their chances of signing a much-desired defender and it could all happen within a month
Man Utd become ‘serious’ option for superstar defender who’s greenlighted his own Barcelona exit
After reports emerged that the defender has shocked Barcelona by asking to quit, information is filtering through about his admirers
Jules Kounde reveals how Guardiola tried to orchestrate Man City transfer – ‘he told me that he loved me’
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.
Barcelona transfer aftermath could allow Chelsea to walk away with major target for free
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
Monchi turns the tables on Chelsea with key reason emerging for Jules Kounde failure
It seemed as though the Blues would sign the defender during the summer transfer window but missed out as Barcelona flexed their muscles.
Barcelona beat Chelsea to Jules Kounde after announcing agreement in principle to sign Sevilla star
The Frenchman was wanted by the Blues for more than a year, but he will be continuing his career in La Liga instead.
Jules Kounde: Barcelona leave Chelsea in ‘fury’ by striking deal, with fee drop from Blues’ £55m bid revealed
Barcelona have reportedly agreed a deal for Sevilla star Jules Kounde, leaving Chelsea in their wake after some dramatic developments
‘Angry’ Chelsea block Barcelona from double swoop, with Xavi now highly confident of Jules Kounde raid
Chelsea have retaliated against Barcelona, who now look set to snap up long-term Blues target Jules Kounde
Xavi confirms Jules Kounde transfer talks, claiming Barcelona ‘illusion’ helping to stave off Chelsea threat
Xavi has confirmed Barcelona are in transfer talks for Jules Kounde, explaining why top players are attracted to the Camp Nou
Tuchel fears over biggest Jules Kounde flaw emerge, moving Chelsea closer to ‘giving up’ on Barcelona target
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
Jules Kounde latest: Chelsea retaliate with fresh transfer decision after being overtaken by new Barcelona strategy
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 to seal Jules Kounde signing as Barcelona source alternative, with Azpilicueta breakthrough near
Chelsea are to seal the arrival of Sevilla's France international for £55million, with Barcelona looking elsewhere amid fresh hope of signing Cesar Azpilicueta
Barcelona president drops massive Jules Kounde update that leaves £55m Chelsea deal on the brink
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.
Jules Kounde ‘shocks’ Sevilla with pre-season U-turn, as Chelsea learn transfer state of play
The Sevilla centre-back has orchestrated a twist to his situation this summer, with Chelsea learning straight away how it affects their transfer chances
Jules Kounde: Barcelona ‘madness’ only thing stopping Chelsea switch, with Sevilla braced for rival offer
Sevilla expect Barcelona to make a last-ditch approach for Jules Kounde, despite the Frenchman being close to joining Chelsea.
Jules Kounde transfer news: Chelsea close in as defender misses training; Barca given ultimatum
Is the Jules Kounde transfer saga drawing to a conclusion? It certainly looks as though Chelsea are close to a deal.
Chelsea identify Josko Gvardiol as third-choice defensive target despite confidence over £50m 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.
Chelsea ‘close’ to £51m centre-back signing, as former target Matthijs de Ligt joins Bayern
Having lost out on Matthijs de Ligt to Bayern Munich, Chelsea are getting to work on signing a La Liga defender instead
Chelsea submit ‘first formal offer’ for Jules Kounde after intertwined transfer competition for Sevilla star
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.
Jules Kounde transfer news: Chelsea ‘contact agent’ as revived interest worries Barcelona
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
Transfer Gossip: Tottenham offer Sevilla four stars as they gazump Chelsea for huge Jules Kounde deal; Van der Sar role in Lisandro Martinez transfer to Man Utd revealed
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
Jules Kounde latest: Sevilla director makes Chelsea admission after rubbishing Barcelona talks
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.
Chelsea causing ‘uneasiness’ as Sevilla fear Jules Kounde inaction to derail summer plans
The defender has been linked with Chelsea for over a year but they are yet to present an acceptable bid to Sevilla.
Jules Kounde transfer news: Chelsea back in contact with a bang, as July price hike looms
Chelsea are back in the hunt for Jules Kounde and they are reportedly working to a crucial deadline.
Chelsea news: Tuchel high on Man City defender, as hurdles emerge in De Ligt, Kounde transfers
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.
Chelsea set straight by Sevilla with resolution coming in Jules Kounde transfer saga
The Kounde saga is expected to conclude within the next 10 days and developments elsewhere make great reading for the Blues.
Newcastle try to tempt Chelsea target Jules Kounde but rival €60m package set to thwart both
The Magpies are lurking for a long-term Chelsea target, although his preference may lie elsewhere.
Chelsea plot transfer retaliation on Barcelona as Alex Balde targeted in wake of Jules Kounde stance
Barcelona want to beat Chelsea to the signing of Jules Kounde and this has forced the Blues to fight back
Jules Kounde transfer latest: Big breakthrough for Chelsea as ‘astronomical’ deal is agreed, with two hurdles left to clear
The Blues appear to be edging ever closer to the capture of Kounde, with Chelsea's financial muscle blowing Barcelona well and truly away
Chelsea transfer news: Sevilla fuming with Jules Kounde over injury as private feeling about deal emerges
Sevilla are reportedly fuming at Jules Kounde for aggravating an injury amid Chelsea transfer interest
Transfer Gossip: Chelsea hit by triple-pronged Jules Kounde setback; Man Utd, Arsenal target’s price tag hits £100m
Chelsea's efforts to sign Jules Kounde have been hit by a number of issues, while Christopher Nkunku's price tag has been set at £100m.
Jules Kounde price tag set in stone, as Chelsea have gap to close for dream defensive signing
Sevilla drove a hard bargain last summer and are once again showing little willingness to negotiate.
Jules Kounde transfer news: Sevilla chief makes ominous admission as Chelsea deal looms
Chelsea failed with a move for Jules Kounde last summer and Sevilla have admitted the defender is looking to leave the club again.
Pundit ‘not sure’ two elite Chelsea targets have what it takes to replace ‘oustanding’ Rudiger
The Real Madrid new boy was Chelsea's best player last season, claims Paul Merson, and will take some replacing.
Chelsea transfer news: Real Madrid hail Rudiger coup as two Tuchel signings take centre stage
Rudiger's exit had been on the cards for months and has now been officially confirmed by both clubs.
Presnel Kimpembe tops three-man list to lead new Chelsea defence, as second major deal nears completion
A verbal agreement is in place on one deal, while Tuchel has a particular preference over the second.
Key caveat emerges in £200m Chelsea transfer kitty which could impact Jules Kounde deal
Chelsea are targeting a move for Jules Kounde this summer, but a key caveat may affect their hopes of their overall £200million budget
Chelsea lining up first signing of Todd Boehly era with initial £50m offer imminent
Chelsea are expected to make a formal offer for Jules Kounde next week once the takeover is ratified.
Double Chelsea centre-back swoop as Blues eye Josko Gvardiol after Jules Kounde, with RB Leipzig stance revealed
Chelsea will have to replace Rudiger and Christensen this summer, and they reportedly have two top-class players in mind