Chelsea are reportedly looking to improve their defensive unit by signing 26-year-old Barcelona defender Jules Kounde this summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea are prepared to pay €70 million to sign the French international defender Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window.
The 26-year-old has done quite well for Barcelona since joining the Catalan club, and he is versatile enough to operate as a central defender as well as a full-back. His versatility will be an added bonus for Chelsea if they can sign the player.
Chelsea looked vulnerable at the back this season, and they need to improve in that area of the pitch. So, it is hardly surprising that the West London club are keen on signing him from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
Benoit Badiashile has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, and Axel Disasi is already away on loan. Chelsea will need to bring in a quality central defender in the summer, and the 26-year-old could be the ideal fit for them. The Blues are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them could be exciting for the French international.
Kounde has shown his quality in La Liga over the years, and he could be open to trying out a new challenge now. A move to the Premier League could be exciting for him. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona are willing to sell the Frenchman. They are going through financial difficulties, and a €70 million offer could be difficult to turn down.
Chelsea need quality additions
Chelsea have shown improvement under Enzo Maresca this season, and they will be hoping to push for trophies next year. They need to improve their squad during the summer transfer window and get rid of their weaknesses. Signing a quality central defender would be a wise decision for them.
The French defender is at the peak of his powers, and he will look to hit the ground running in the Premier League and transform Chelsea defensively. If the Barcelona mainstay can make an instant impact in the Premier League, the €70 million fee could be worth it. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can bring in the necessary additions during the summer transfer window and win some silverware next season.
