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Thomas Tuchel has managed to convince Sevilla defender Jules Kounde to choose Chelsea over Barcelona with the west London club finally closing in on an agreement, according to reports.
Barcelona want Saliba if they fail to sign Kounde Barcelona are keen on signing William Saliba from Arsenal, with the 21-year-old French defender demanding guarantees that he be a regular starter under Mikel Arteta. If those guarantees are not forthcoming then he would like to leave the club, and Xavi considers him an option if they fail to sign Jules Kounde, who The Sun reports, is set to join Chelsea.
Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is reportedly in the middle of a tug-of-war between Manchester United and Chelsea. The Sun, citing French outlet L’Equipe, says both Premier League rivals are tracking the 26-year-old, who is also wanted by Juventus and Atletico Madrid.
When it comes to quantifying what makes the best defender it's no longer as easy to decide on the main factors. Defensive ability itself is useful, but perhaps no longer as sought after as traits such as crossing or set piece threat.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has suggested that Chelsea have won the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde.
Thomas Tuchel is ready to sell four Chelsea stars after completing a deal for Jules Kounde but could be stuck with the unwanted players as the Blues struggle to attract offers.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has suggested that Chelsea have won the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde.
Chelsea want to sign a wing-back after bringing in two more central defenders, claims transfer insider Dean Jones.