Chelsea: Boehly thought £55m signing was 'done deal' at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea are looking at other targets after losing out on Jules Kounde, says CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.
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Chelsea 'pulled out' of Jules Kounde deal due to 'doubts' before Barcelona move, Sevilla's Monchi reveals
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.
‘Treated really badly’ – Expert view on Frenkie de Jong and Barcelona after Gary Neville criticism
Things are getting very uncomfortable between Barcelona and their Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong. In case you have missed it, Barcelona are currently undergoing a public campaign to effectively peer pressure De Jong into lowering his wages. Manchester United are interested in signing De Jong but he reportedly wants to stay.
Barcelona Banyak Belanja, Rival-rival Jangan Kaget dong!
Barcelona jor-joran belanja pemain di tengah situasi keuangan yang sulit. Presiden Blaugrana, Joan Laporta, meminta para rival tidak kaget dengan hal tersebut.
France defender Kounde agrees Barca move
"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.
Barcelona sign Kounde from Sevilla
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign French international defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, both La Liga clubs said on Thursday (Jul 28).
Barcelona sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign French international defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, both LaLiga clubs said on Thursday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. According to media reports, Barcelona will pay 55 million euros ($55.82 million) for the 23-year-old centre back.
Jules Kounde reveals why he chose Barcelona in first interview since snubbing Chelsea
The 23-year-old was expected to join Chelsea earlier in the transfer window, only for the La Liga giants to swoop in before the deal was completed.