Chelsea are close to agreeing a fee for Jules Kounde with Sevilla.
It will bring to an end the transfer saga that has dragged on for over a year, with the France defender identified long ago as a player who could step in to replace Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen should they leave.
The two clubs couldn’t agree on a deal a year ago, but now that the two Blues have left the club, our need has grown great, and according to Simon Philips we’re on the verge of a £51.1m transfer for Kounde.
After developments today, Chelsea are getting close to agreeing a £51.1m fee to sign Jules Kounde. As of right now, no offer from Barcelona. Kounde is open to both teams and has previously already agreed verbal terms to join Chelsea.https://t.co/eigCuJtf02
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) July 19, 2022
Personal terms have roughly been in place for a year with the player, who is keen to step up to a top Premier League team.
Barcelona’s late challenge appears to have been fought off, and now it should be a matter of days until we see Kounde in Blues. He looks a good tactical fit, and motivated to shine
