Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing 26-year-old Barcelona defender Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window.
Jules Kounde has done quite well for Barcelona, and the Blues are ready to pay €80 million to sign the French international in the summer transfer window, according to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes.
Meanwhile, Chelsea will face competition from London rivals Arsenal as well. Both clubs are hoping to sign the French defender, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
The 26-year-old has done quite well in La Liga over the years, and he has proven himself to be a top-class defender at Sevilla and Barcelona. The opportunity to play in the Premier League could be an exciting one for him. It remains to be seen whether the player is keen on joining Chelsea or Arsenal.
The 26-year-old is entering the peak years of his career, and he might want to try out a new challenge now. Apart from being a quality defender, he is quite impressive with his distribution as well. He is versatile enough to operate it as a full-back as well as a central defender. Signing him could prove to be a wise decision for both clubs.
Chelsea and Arsenal could use Jules Kounde
Chelsea will need to add more defensive depth to the side, especially with players like Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, and Axel Disasi expected to leave the club. The French defender could be an excellent addition for Chelsea in the summer.
However, the French international is one of the best defenders in La Liga, and he might want to join a competitive team. Chelsea should look to secure Champions League football if they want to attract top-quality players like him.
On the other hand, Arsenal need defensive depth as well. They have been quite impressive in recent seasons. They have been pushing for the league title over the last three seasons, and a couple of intelligent additions in the summer could help them finally get over the line. A quality central defender like Kounde and a reliable striker could make a huge difference for Arsenal next season. It will be interesting to see if they can compete with Chelsea and get the deal done.
