Chelsea pip Barcelona to Jules Kounde signing by sending Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso to Camp Nou – Paper Round
Chelsea involved in multiple deals for defenders Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, according to the Standard. The 23-year-old has agreed personal terms with Chelsea, but Barcelona are also in the race to secure Kounde’s signature. The report states that Sevilla would rather sell abroad to Chelsea than to a Liga rival and negotiations around a £51-million transfer fee have been ongoing with the Premier League club.


