Chelsea resumes Jules Kounde transfer talks after Matthijs de Ligt blow
Chelsea resumes Jules Kounde transfer talks after suffering a blow for Juventus defender, Matthijs de Ligt blow.
Chelsea are set to resume transfer talks for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde and are believed to be preparing a €60 million.
The Blues were heavily linked with the France international since the January transfer window.
However, Chelsea switched their focus to Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt in recent weeks.
The Tuchel side was unable to reach an agreement over the transfer fee with Sevilla, according to The Express.
Chelsea resumes Jules Kounde transfer talks
But according to Giacomo Lacobellis, Chelsea are set to resume their pursuit of Kounde after Juventus rejected their latest offer for Matthijs de Ligt.
Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt emerged as one of the club’s top transfer targets in recent weeks.
As per Football. london, Juventus have rejected a €78.62m million offer from Chelsea for De Ligt.
Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested in signing the youngster.
Lacobellis has revealed that the German giants met with De Ligt’s agents.
Kounde’s impressive performances last season helped Julen Lopetigui’s side finish third in La Liga, thereby securing automatic qualification for next season’s Champions League.
The Frenchman’s speed and physical stature make him a good replacement for Antonio Rudiger at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are desperate to sign a couple of top-quality defenders this summer to replace Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, who left the club.
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