Jules Kounde has responded to transfer speculation after Chelsea emerged as a serious contender to sign the center-back over the weekend.
Last month, according to La Colina De Nervion, Chelsea entered the battle for Kounde. The Sevilla center-back was understood to be one of Manchester United’s main defensive targets. Since then, Eric Bailly has signed a new contract and there have been suggestions that United are prioritizing their attacking options this summer.
Weekend The reason He also claimed that Chelsea were interested in Kounde.
The Blues are looking for a long-term successor to Thiago Silva. The Brazilian is out of contract at the end of the season, but has impressed and you can get a one year extension.
In fact, La Razón assures that Thomas Tuchel’s men are “very interested” in signing the central defender.
Kounde has a 90 million euro buyout clause and his LaLiga club knows that no suitor will pay that price in the next market.
However, Sevilla is willing to allow the Frenchman’s summer sale if there is an offer of around 70 million euros.
Kounde was asked about his future over the weekend.
“It’s tough, I have a lot of ambition and well… I have to measure what is best for me, there are still a few months left and we will see what happens.
“I feel good here too and staying in Seville will not be a bad choice either,” he told Mucho Deporte through Sport Witness.
La Razón believes it is a direct battle between Chelsea and Real Madrid for the 22-year-old.
Los Blancos are said to be lining up a replacement should Sergio Ramos or Raphaal Varane decide to leave in the summer.
Meanwhile, Chelsea want a long-term replacement for Silva and are the “best positioned team” to acquire Kounde’s services.
However, the Blues will try to include some of their own fringe musicians as part of the operation.
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Donnarumma last transfer
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s hopes of signing AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma have been affected by the news that Juventus is already up for grabs.
Donnarumma He is about to complete his sixth season with the Rossoneri at the tender age of 22. He has already added 257 appearances in all competitions and has been international 25 times with Italy. The young man seems certain that he will rewrite the record books and is one of the best properties in European football.
He will do it fall out of contract at the end of the season and Milan recently gave him an ultimatum. The Italian giants you want notice of your future plans before May 23, with big name suitors waiting to jump.
With no transfer fee to pay, the Blues were said to have offered him a great deal to move to Stamford Bridge. But Manchester United has also been mentioned in connection with the youngster.
A move to the Premier League could be attractive, but Juve could be prepared to throw a key in the works. According to a report by Calciomercato, the young man will now be the target of the old woman.
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