Chelsea are reportedly preparing a €70 million offer for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports from Spain.
The French international was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge before joining Barcelona in 2022, and he has remained a target for Chelsea ever since.
Now, the London club is once again eyeing the 26-year-old as a key addition to their squad.
Despite initially arriving at Barcelona as a central defender, Kounde has flourished as one of the world’s top right-backs. His impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, with Chelsea eager to secure his signature in the upcoming summer window.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the club is preparing to make a €70 million bid to finally bring Kounde to London.
The Frenchman – who has also been linked to Arsenal – has reportedly become a “priority” target for Chelsea’s hierarchy, with the club looking to strengthen their first-team options under manager Enzo Maresca. Chelsea is expected to ramp up their efforts in the coming weeks as they seek to finalise the deal.
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Kounde’s potential move to Chelsea comes after a recent admission by Maresca, who suggested that Reece James’ best position might be in central midfield rather than right-back. The right-back has been a standout performer in the right-back role when fit, but Maresca sees him as a midfielder and has even shared his vision with the player.
“The day after I signed for Chelsea, I sent him [James] a video and I told him since day one I have seen him as a midfielder,” Maresca told reporters in early March. “Before I even met him, I sent him a clip showing he could play in midfield.
“When you watch a player, you have to use a little bit of imagination. I always imagined him as a midfielder. I watched his games when he was on loan at Wigan, and I saw he scored a fantastic goal from 25 yards as a midfielder. The best thing from Reece is he is helping the team and improving as a leader.”
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