According to SPORT, Barcelona want to sign a centre-back in January but may need to sell several players to make a deal possible.
News about Jules Kounde
Barcelona are officially open to selling defender Jules Kounde in the upcoming summer transfer window to boost the club's finances.
Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Barcelona defender Jules Kounde amid growing uncertainty surrounding his future.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is insisting that the club hierarchy allocate 120 million euros for the acquisition of two Barcelona players during the January transfer window. Following a mixed start to the Premier League campaign, where the Blues have recorded three wins, one draw, and two losses in six matches, the team is facing a pressing shortage of players in key positions. Despite summer expenditures of over 300 million pounds and the signing of Morgan Rogers, the coaching staff remains dissatisfied with the overall depth of the squad.
Chelsea could revisit their interest in Jules Kounde in 2027. The London club has been keeping tabs on the Barcelona defender for some time and still views him as a potential reinforcement for their defence.
Barcelona are eyeing Tottenham's right-back Pedro Porro, but they need to sell Jules Kounde first to fund the deal.
Liverpool may reconsider their pursuit of Barcelona defender Jules Kounde following the impressive performances of Ronald Araujo. According to Football Insider, the future of the French player in the Merseyside club's transfer plans largely hinges on whether they decide to secure Araujo on a permanent deal.
Chelsea are making significant moves ahead of the January transfer window, with plans extending as far as 2027. The club's hierarchy are focused on the uncertainty surrounding Manchester City, the development of young talent from their academy, and defensive restructuring under head coach Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea has reignited their interest in Jules Kounde, who has seen limited playing time at Barcelona this season. Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United are also monitoring the French defender's situation.
According to Diario Sport, Jules Kounde's loss of a starting spot at Barcelona has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City.









