Barcelona are still trying to muscle in on Chelsea’s attempt to sign the Sevilla centre-back Jules Koundé. Chelsea have held extensive talks with Sevilla this week and are close to an agreement on a fee in the region of £55m for Koundé.
However Barça are also interested in the France defender and could fund a bid if they sell a stake in their merchandising arm.
Koundé, who has been left out of Sevilla’s pre-season trip to Portugal, is believed to be open to joining either Chelsea or Barça.
It is understood that the 23-year-old has agreed terms on a five-year deal with Chelsea, who want to sign three centre-backs.
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