Jules Kounde didn't prepare with the LaLiga club on Wednesday as his extended draw to Chelsea draws closer.
Thomas Tuchel's men have been pursuing the middle back throughout the mid year. Truth be told the last three exchange windows has seen the Blues pursue the 23-year-old. Chelsea verged on handling the France star the previous summer, yet Sevilla moved the goal lines without a second to spare.
In any case, Kounde has stayed at the first spot on Chelsea's list of targets and a move seems to edge nearer. The Athletic columnist Simon Johnson guaranteed yesterday that "a similar source who let me know Chelsea were certain about marking Raheem Sterling weeks prior is presently saying the equivalent regarding Jules Kounde".
Also, CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs has now detailed that Kounde didn't prepare in Sevilla with the first-group crew on Wednesday. The columnist claims Sevilla would rather not imperil a transition to Chelsea.
Wearing chief Monchi is making arrangements for his takeoff and doesn't need the player venturing out to Portugal for the following piece of their pre-season.
The remainder of the Sevilla crew are planning for the second period of pre-season which sees them head to Portugal on Thursday.
Chelsea are perceived to be near concurring an expense of around €60m, including additional items for the player. The club stopped a €55m offer before in the week, which Sevilla are perceived to have turned down.
Talks over the design of the expense are progressing.
Kounde: Barca told to quit talking and do something
It has now boiled down to a straight closeout with Barcelona. However, Monchi has evidently advised Barca to quit talking and do something.
The Spaniard has advised the Catalans to advance a straight-cash arrangement, or leave Kounde. On the off chance that Barca do, some way or another, think of the cash, the choice will come down to Kounde.
Furthermore, that isn't impossible, taking into account the Spanish clubs movement currently on the lookout. They have previously landed high-profile bargains for Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski.
Chelsea however look top choices to at long last get their man, with the player open to a transition to west London.
In the event that Todd Boehly can get the arrangement over the line, Tuchel will be much more joyful going into the season with Kalidou Koulibaly and Kounde making up his backline.
The German manager has said he is searching for "a couple of something else" increases as he proceeds with his reconstruct at Stamford Bridge. Furthermore, his new-look organization might end up being a more grounded spine that Antonio Rudiger and Co did last prepare
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