Chelsea ready to shelve Jules Kounde transfer with concerns Man Utd were happy to ignore
Van de Beek determined to prove himself again under new Man Utd boss ten Hag
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Jules Kounde nears Barcelona transfer but Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta talks blocked by Chelsea – reports
With Jules Kounde reportedly nearing a transfer to Barcelona, Chelsea are said to have blocked negotiations with the Catalan club over moves for Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta. The two clubs have crossed paths in the summer transfer window on several occasions, with Barca landing Raphinha amid interest from Chelsea, while Andreas Christensen swapped Stamford Bridge for Camp Nou after running down his contract. Ad/> Chelsea and Barca have been vying for the signature of Sevilla centre-back Kounde, and though the Blues were seemingly close to signing the Frenchman, it has since emerged that the Spanish club are favourites.
Chelsea offer Timo Werner to RB Leipzig in bid to hijack Paris Saint-Germain’s deal for Nordi Mukiele
Chelsea have offered RB Leipzig Timo Werner in a desperate bid to hijack Paris Saint-Germain’s deal to sign defender Nordi Mukiele.
Watch: Fabrizio Romano says Jules Kounde is ‘ready to join Barcelona’
The 2022 summer transfer window seems set to do down as the Barcelona versus Chelsea window. And Italian transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has brought us an important update on the latest episode involving Jules Kounde.
Presnel Kimpembe: Chelsea considering switch to PSG defender as Barcelona prepare Jules Kounde offer - Paper Round
Chelsea face battle for Kimpembe The Sun claims that Chelsea could make a move for Presnel Kimpembe after the 26-year-old French international asked Paris Saint-Germain to be able to consider his options. While PSG would be content to keep the central defender they would be willing to let him leave for £60 million, and Juventus could offer competition to Chelsea for the player’s signature.
Joan Laporta hopes Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona for 'beautiful ending'
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reiterated his desire to take Lionel Messi back to the Camp Nou after saying the Argentine's "chapter" at the club is "not over".
Football rumours: Man Utd hold fast to Anthony Martial amid Juventus interest
Juventus are reportedly targeting Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial as a summer transfer target – but his club have signalled they have no intention of selling him, the Daily Mirror reports. The 26-year-old has been impressing during pre-season, solidifying his value to new boss Erik ten Hag.
