Chelsea close to completing £55 million Sevilla defender Jules Kounde transfer - Paper Round

Kounde set for Chelsea deal Spanish newspaper Marca believes that Chelsea has secured a deal to sign Jules Kounde. While it is a surprise to sum, the defender has attended Sevilla’s pre-season training but a deal worth around 65 million euros is expected to be agreed for the player, with the only outstanding details to be resolved the structure of payments and potential add-ons.

Ad/> /> Transfers'I cannot wait' — Ten Hag confirms Ronaldo will be 'integrated into squad'20 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: The 23-year-old French international is highly rated and has shown over the last couple of years that he has the potential to be one of the best defenders in the world. Moving to Chelsea will place demands on him to improve almost immediately, but under Thomas Tuchel he has an excellent coach who can help him challenge for major honours immediately.

Read the full story West Ham target trio West Ham are reportedly keen on signing three players in the coming weeks. First up is the news that they have agreed a £35m fee for Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca, with only a few details to be ironed out for the 23-year-old forward.

Also on the radar is a £12m bid for 29-year-old wideman Filip Kostic of Eintracht Frankfurt, and £20m-rated Luke Thomas at Leicester City. /> Paper Round’s view: West Ham have also been credited with an interest in Armando Broja of Chelsea but if they have now landed Scamacca then it is likely that a move for the Albanian international is not likely anymore.

David Moyes is working through the transfer market swiftly and while he has earned some backing, the sheer number of arrivals will be tough to integrate if he lands everyone he is linked with. Read the full story Villa to lose Chukwuemeka The Sun