Jules Kounde: Last News

have agreed terms with the Blues in December before talks broke down, has played a key role under Julen Lopetegui so far this season.However, he is now set for a game on the sidelines after he was adjudged to have lashed out at Espanyol forward Javi Puado by referee Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes - and shown a second yellow card.Having been fouled by Puado, Kounde's reaction was ruled to have gone too far in pushing back at his rival, with VAR agreeing to the disbelief of both the player and viewers at home.One viewer wrote: "Don't know what's more shocking- the fact that the ref thought it was a red or that VAR didn't overturn it."With a second adding: "Is this a red card? This is an absolute joke of a booking."A third continued: "That’s absolutely scandalous."Should Chelsea sign Jules Kounde this summer? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWith a fourth concluding: "Kounde did little wrong and the opposing player flops to the ground as if he’s been hit with a brick."Before the red card, Anthony Martial had to go off due to an injury for the away side, with former Manchester City midfielder Fernando admitting that they were not themselves on the day.He said: "It was a complicated game, it was strange."We are struggling with injuries and inconsistency. The best thing right now is to not think about how far we are from the lead.

Chelsea’s summer transfer window as he reportedly lines up a move for Jules Kounde.Kounde was a target for the Blues last summer, but their move for the Sevilla star collapsed on deadline day after a disagreement over the fee.The 23-year-old has starred for Sevilla since joining the La Liga side in 2019, helping them to win the Europa League and playing a key role in their unexpected title challenge this season.Tuchel has been keen to improve his defensive options for some time, with Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen all out of contract in the summer.French international Kounde is one of his top targets, with Chelsea expected to launch a renewed effort to sign him.But they are facing competition from Barcelona, with Xavi hoping to upset Tuchel’s well-laid transfer plans.According to Sport, Barca are ‘keen’ to sign a replacement for veteran defender and club legend Gerard Pique.Xavi believes that Kounde is the ‘ideal man’ to take Pique’s place in Barca’s backline, following his impressive performances for Sevilla.Who do you think Jules Kounde should join: Chelsea or Barcelona? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section...The Barcelona boss is thought to be a ‘massive fan’ of the centre-back, who has helped Sevilla to secure 12 clean sheets in all competitions this season.Defence is the next area on Xavi’s shopping list, having successfully bolstered his attack in the January window with the signings of Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.But that outlay could leave them struggling to compete with Chelsea’s financial strength, with Barca still suffering financial problems.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star

Manchester United's decision to keep Jesse Lingard could have a detrimental effect on their pursuit of Declan Rice, according to reports.

Newcastle but Sevilla are still holding strong in their bid to keep hold of the defender.The Premier League side are continuing their quest for survival by utilising the January transfer market and one of the names at the top of the list is the highly-rated centre-back.But transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has said his current club are going to make sure they get their monies worth. In a tweet, he said: “Diego Carlos has agreed personal terms with Newcastle on potential five-year deal. No doubt on player’s side.

Daily Star Sport focuses around French internationals, with two possible incomings and one departure.According to Diario de Sevilla, Manchester United's interest in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has yet to manifest as a real offer.The defender has been excellent for the Andalusian side and was strongly linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer.

Chelsea are set to sign Jules Kounde in the January transfer window if they decide to cash in on Antonio Rudiger.The Blues heavily pursued Sevilla defender Kounde in the summer but let the deal go due to the La Liga club's valuation.However, the situation in west London has drastically changed in the months since, with Rudiger one of many stars to fail to sign a new contract so far this season.His deal with the club runs out next summer, so to avoid losing him for free then, Chelsea could sell him in the upcoming window - and they have Kounde lined up as his replacement.That's according to journalist Duncan Castles, who told the Transfer Window Podcast: "Chelsea are continuing to pursue him."They have continued to make it clear they want to

Chelsea could make a £30million bid to sign Barcelona defender Sergino Dest in 2022, according to reports.The Blues have lost Ben Chilwell to a serious injury and are currently dealing with a brewing contractual crisis, with four defenders set to become free agents in the summer.As things stand, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta will all be out of contract on July 1.With Chilwell sidelined with a cruciate injury, Thomas Tuchel is therefore keen to strengthen his defence in the New Year.Chelsea came close to signing Sevilla’s Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window, only for the Spanish side to move the goalposts late on.According to The Express, they have now identified Dest as a possible target,

Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde dismissed for the second time this season in Sevilla’s 1-1 draw with Barcelona on Tuesday.The game had been finely poised with a goal apiece in the first half after Papu Gomez’s strike was cancelled out by Ronald Araujo on the stroke of half time.But midway through the second half, the momentum swung in Barca’s favour when Kounde let his emotions get the better of him with a bizarre act of petulance.The 23-year-old, who had been deployed at right-back, had been involved in a tense battle with Jordi Alba throughout the game.And as he was shepherded off the pitch by the Spaniard, the 32-year-old gave him a couple of barges on his way back inside the white lines.The act itself seemed fairly low-key and not

Red Devils are blessed with a number of elite players, although so far this season performances of cohesion have been rare from the collective. As a result, some big holes in the group have been exposed.

Manchester United are set for a shootout with Chelsea to land Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, according to reports.

The New Year could prove to be a busy one for United, who have already been linked with a whole host of potential signings.

Manchester United are 'well placed' to make a swoop for highly-rated Sevilla and France defender Jules Kounde.

Manchester United have received the green light to complete a transfer for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is reportedly plotting three signings during the January transfer window in order to give manager Thomas Tuchel his 'dream XI'.The Blues currently sit top of the Premier League after 11 matches and are three points clear of nearest challengers Manchester City and West Ham United.Marca report that Granovskaia is targeting Matthijs De Ligt, Jules Kounde and Lorenzo Insigne in the new year to beef up Tuchel's squad.Chelsea have been strongly linked with both De Ligt and Kounde in recent months as they look to bolster their defensive options following the sale of Kurt Zouma.The club had intended to replace Zouma with Kounde in the final days of the summer transfer window, but failed with a late bid to sign

Manchester United's hopes of signing Jules Kounde in January have been dashed as Sevilla are expected to hold out until June unless the defender's €80m (£69m) release clause is met.

Manchester United and Chelsea have both learned of Sevilla's conditions for the potential sale of French centre back Jules Kounde in 2022.

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Chelsea have been warned that Sevilla are "not broke" as the Blues continue to hunt a transfer for their French defender Jules Kounde.Thomas Tuchel's side were linked with the 22-year-old throughout the summer as they looked to bolster their options in the centre of their defence.However, after refusing to trigger the release clause in Kounde's contract, Chelsea were unable to agree a fee with the Spanish club to bring the former Bordeaux man to the Premier League.The Blues are understood to still be interested in Kounde and could return with a fresh approach when the transfer window re-opens in January.They have, though, been warned that Sevilla are not struggling financially and do not have to sell their key players in order to balance

Manchester United could renew their interest in Sevilla central-defender Jules Kounde ahead of next summer's transfer window.

Chelsea are reported to have made Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt their number one centre-back target for the summer of 2022.The lack of a defensive addition to their squad was the only major letdown for the Blues this year so is top of the priority list for the upcoming transfer windows.They tried hard to secure Jules Kounde from Sevilla but weren't willing to push their offer to his €80m release clause which the Spanish club were demanding.A recent report from RMC Sport claimed Thomas Tuchel also fancied Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos - but now they have a new top target.According to Calciomercato, 22-year-old de Ligt is ‘one of the very first goals for Chelsea next summer’.The Dutch international has been on the club's

Chelsea salary is doubled as the Blues face a decision over whether to hand him a new contract.The 28-year-old has been key to Chelsea's success under Thomas Tuchel, and he continued his fine form in Tuesday's Champions League win over Zenit St Petersburg.Rudiger made a crucial challenge to prevent Sardar Azmoun from giving Zenit the lead, while earlier he had the Stamford Bridge crowd off their feet when he shot just wide after a surging run from inside his own half.But the centre-back is in the final year of his contract, and is said to be on the radar of Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid since revitalising his Chelsea career under Tuchel.And his situation is complicated by Chelsea's interest in Jules Kounde, with the