He is one of the great animators of this transfer window, as was already the case last summer. Eleven months ago, Chelsea thought they had the jackpot by securing the services of Jules Koundé in the very last hours of the transfer window. But in the dying seconds, the deal fell apart and the French international finally stayed one more season in Spain. 11 months later, the former Bordeaux is still courted, except that Barça is now in the race to secure his services. For the moment, the Blaugrana have preferred to conclude other deals, such as those of Raphinha, Lewandowski or the extension of Dembélé, which gives Chelsea some leeway.
A first offer refused
And according to the information of the media Revelo, the Blues intend to take advantage of this to get ahead of the Spaniards. Indeed, a first offer would have even been sent to the leaders of Sevilla FC for the 23-year-old defender. It would be 55 million euros, bonus included. The latter, deemed insufficient in the eyes of the Andalusians, does not close the door to a departure. His club is open to a transfer, but he intends to collect the biggest check possible. Negotiations are open between the two teams, while waiting for Barça to attack. But for that, the Blaugrana will have to sell. As long as no departure is granted in Catalonia, Joan Laporta finally has his hands tied by his finances. If he wants to avoid being overtaken by Thomas Tuchel, he will have to speed up, even if he has a certain advantage: the player would have, according to several Spanish media, found a personal agreement with Xavi Hernandez and would favor a coming from the side from Camp Nou. What to promise still many twists.
Halted the offer.
? El Sevilla y el Chelsea ya negocian por Koundé. Propuesta de 55 M (bonus incluidos), aún insuficiente, pero las partes maintainen los contactos abiertos.
? También se aguarda un movimiento desde Barcelona.
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