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.

Ad/> /> TransfersMan Utd offer Ronaldo a way out of Old Trafford — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 05:46 Paper Round’s view: Kimpembe is a sturdy and adroit defender and Chelsea need to get their second central defender swiftly. The sense of urgency might be increasing at Stamford Bridge when it comes to their backline after it emerged that Barcelona are now credible contenders to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla, as discussed below.

Read the full story Barcelona to bid for Kounde The Daily Mail believes that Jules Kounde will be subject of a £51m bid from Barcelona, who had been expected to join Chelsea in a deal worth £55m. The 23-year-old had been expected to link up with Thomas Tuchel’s side but now it appears they could see the deal hijacked and they will need to look elsewhere.

Barcelona have already signed Andreas Christensen on a free transfer from Chelsea in defence. /> Paper Round’s view: At 23, Kounde appears to be one of the most promising defensive prospects in European football and it is no wonder that Xavi Hernandez has decided to turn his attention to the French international.

Kalidou Koulibaly is a sensible signing for Chelsea but after losing Antonio Rudiger as well as Christensen, they need another player of real quality. Read the full story United reject Juventus interest in Martial Manchester United have reacted to Juventus’