Sevilla

Chelsea reportedly agreed a deal last year to bring Kounde to the club, but the move collapsed over the fee Sevilla demanded and the late timing of ...

Chelsea reportedly want to complete the singing of Sevilla's versatile defender Jules Kounde as soon as Ted Boehly's £4.25billion takeover of the west London club is completed and UK Government sanctions end. - Chelsea want to sign Jules Kounde as soon as possible after UK sanctions end Chelsea 'will look to complete deal for £59m Sevilla star Jules Kounde as soon as Todd Boehly's takeover is complete and UK Government sanctions end' - amid summer exodus of defenders from Stamford Bridge

Chelsea were linked with the Frenchman last summer but were unable to get a deal over the line. In view of the impending exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas ...

In view of the impending exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, the assumption is that Chelsea will be back in for him with even more determination. “We need to align our accounts. Even so, it appear Sevilla may still be forced to lose one of their stars this summer.

The 23-year-old Frenchman joined Sevilla from Bordeaux in 2019 and has swiftly become one of the most coveted young defenders across Europe. He came close to ...

For starters, the French international has a massive release clause worth €90 million, which Barcelona will have difficulty in meeting. However, any deal to sign the 23-year-old from Sevilla will not be easy. But heading into the upcoming window, Kounde could be on the move, with interest in him mounting.

Barcelona are once again being linked with a move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde who seems to be Xavi's priority when it comes to strengthening the ...

Barcelona are also like to face competition for Kounde’s signature with Chelsea and Newcastle mentioned a possible admirers. Chelsea have tried for Kounde previously and will need defensive reinforcements with Andreas Christensen and Toni Rudiger (and maybe more) set to leave this summer. Barcelona are once again being linked with a move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde who seems to be Xavi’s priority when it comes to strengthening the defense this summer.

Sevilla chief Jose Castro has admitted that they need to sell players this summer amid reports linking Chelsea and Newcastle United with Jules Kounde.

We are still in the talks to find out the ideal solution. “We need to align our accounts. The defender has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.

Sevilla's president has confirmed that the Spanish club need to sell players, boosting Chelsea's hopes of signing Jules Kounde.

‘We need to align our accounts. Kounde is believed to be their number one target and a lot of the groundwork for the deal was already done last summer when they failed to prise the Frenchman away from Seville. Sevilla’s president has confirmed that the Spanish club need to sell players and raise funds this summer, handing Chelsea a massive boost in their pursuit of Jules Kounde.

While the signings of Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie appear to have been closed, the club are now working on signing various other targets, including a ...

However, it remains unlikely Sevilla would agree to the terms. Lenglet is regarded highly in the Sevilla camp well, given his former association with the club. Jules Kounde is currently the priority option for Xavi Hernandez. The Sevilla centre-back is rated highly by the Barcelona coach due to his athleticism and technical ability which could make him an ideal long-term replacement for the ageing Gerard Pique.

Launched in 2007, the original format of the Emirates Cup saw the Gunners and three other sides play two matches each over the course of a weekend. There were ...

“Our pre-season schedule is shaping up nicely with some good games against strong opposition. “Our fans have been magnificent this season. There were nine editions up to 2017 – the last time Sevilla featured – but it’s since lost momentum with the focus shifting to lucrative tours further afield.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: It was true last summer and it's still true 12 months later - Jules Kounde would be the perfect fit for Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea.

And as was the case 12 months before, Chelsea will be getting one of the best young defenders in Europe. And if there is something you have to do with Jules - and usually you have to do the opposite; normally you have to push players to go forward - but with Jules you have to stop him sometimes because he loves to participate in the game so much. After Chelsea were rebuffed in the summer, the club also said no to Newcastle when they came for Kounde's defensive partner Diego Carlos. Chelsea made him their number one defensive target last season but Sevilla held out for more money and he stayed. His arrivals from deep as the extra man in the attack are difficult to deal with. There are not many defenders who like to play really high up and have a lot of space behind but he doesn't care about that because he's confident that he can deal with it.