2 years ago
Chelsea are purportedly nearly concurring an arrangement for Jules Kounde, while previous protective objective Matthijs de Ligt has gone to Bayern Munich.
Chelsea were viewing at De Ligt as a possible swap for Antonio Rudiger or Andreas Christensen. The Blues were matching Manchester City for his mark.
Be that as it may, Bayern engaged in procedures as of late and have now affirmed his move from Juventus.
De Ligt has written a five-year contract with Bayern which ought to keep him at the Allianz Arena until June 2027.
As per Goal, the exchange merits an underlying £57million. This could ascend to £65.5m because of additional items.
Chelsea have known De Ligt was probably going to join Bayern for a brief period now and have different safeguards as a main priority. They have gotten Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli, with the Senegal worldwide costing around £34m.
Thomas Tuchel's side have additionally got back in the chase after Sevilla star Kounde. He has been on their radar since last year, albeit the two clubs have always been unable to settle on an expense.
This has allowed Barcelona the opportunity to land him. Be that as it may, concurring Chelsea journalist Simon Phillips, there has been a key improvement today (Tuesday).
Jules Kounde is accessible, not normal for Matthijs de Ligt
Chelsea have pushed forward of Barca in the chase after Kounde and are presently 'near' concurring an arrangement with Sevilla for the Frenchman. This comes after outlets in Spain guaranteed Chelsea had presented a proposal for him.
It will be worth £51.1m in addition to rewards, Phillips claims. A significant lift for Chelsea is the reality there is no Barca offer on the table as things stand.
This could change, however the present moment the Blues are strategically set up to carry Kounde to the Premier League at last.
Kounde is glad to finish paperwork for Chelsea or Barca as the two groups address a move forward from Sevilla. The 23-year-old has had an incredible spell with the Spanish club yet is currently prepared to take his vocation to a higher level.
Individual terms ought not be an issue for Chelsea as they arranged these out with Kounde beforehand.
This update simply needs affirmation from somebody like Fabrizio Romano or David Ornstein before Chelsea fans can show genuine energy.
On Monday, Romano uncovered Chelsea had restarted contact with Sevilla for Kounde. They are likewise in chats with Paris Saint-Germain for another middle half, Presnel Kimpembe.
Catching Koulibaly, Kounde and Kimpembe in one window would be extraordinary business from Chelsea. The takeoffs of Rudiger and Christensen are huge, however those fresh introductions would mellow the blow.
Kounde would be a significant marking because of his age. He is as of now a top protector at 23, however he actually has a lot of years left to turn into a top notch player.
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