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Jules Kounde: Chelsea are keen to hijack Barcelona’s possible deal for Sevilla defender – reports

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Barcelona are looking to speed up talks with Jules Kounde as Chelsea have reignited their interest in the Sevilla defender, according to reports.

Chelsea were keen on bringing the 23-year-old defender in at one point, but seemingly moved on to other targets, giving Barcelona the perfect opportunity to sign him.

Ad/> However, Sport suggests that Chelsea now feel that Kounde would be the perfect addition to their backline and want to hijack his move to the Catalan club.

Premier League'Gallagher can be a big asset for Chelsea this season' — Tuchel on midfielder4 HOURS AGO Kounde has been a crucial part of Sevilla’s backline since he's been at the club, making 133 appearances across three seasons.

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Chelsea «pulled out» of a deal for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde due to «doubts» over how he would fit into Thomas Tuchel's squad, according to the Spanish club's director of football, Monchi. Barcelona announced that they had agreed a deal in principle for the Frenchman on Thursday in another apparent transfer blow for Chelsea, who had been strongly connected with the player. Ad/> Monchi has now revealed, though, that a deal was in place to take Kounde to the London club before Chelsea hesitated on concluding the transfer, allowing Barcelona an opportunity to table a bid of their own.
France centre-back Jules Kounde has agreed a move to Barcelona from Sevilla, both clubs announced on Thursday, without giving details on the length or cost of the deal. "FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jules Olivier Kounde, awaiting the player passing a medical and the signing of contracts," the Catalan club said in a statement. According to the Spanish press reports, the two clubs have hammered out a deal worth 50 million euros ($50.7 million) that includes an extra 10 million euros in bonuses.

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