Chelsea at the moment are planning to make an aggressive transfer for a Barcelona star, with the La Liga heavyweights prepared to cash-in for £70m this summer time.
Blues eyeing summer time additions after emphatic Port Vale victory
The Blues booked their place within the subsequent spherical of the FA Cup courtesy of a 7-0 demolition of League One aspect Port Vale on Saturday, with Liam Rosenior’s aspect set to tackle Leeds United within the semi-final at Wembley later this month.
As such, the west Londoners ought to stand an excellent likelihood of reaching the ultimate, and they’re nonetheless inside touching distance of the highest 5 within the Premier League, regardless of dropping three of their final 4 matches.
Certainly, Rosenior nonetheless believes there is a chance to have a profitable season, despite the fact that current type hasn’t been nice, saying after the victory towards Port Vale: “I used to be very pleased with the applying and the depth of the staff. Clearly we’ve excellent gamers however the way in which we chased, the way in which we tackled, the way it gave us the idea to go on and win the sport.
“We are able to nonetheless have an excellent season by way of profitable the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League.”
Nonetheless, if BlueCo wish to take that all-important subsequent step and begin competing for the Premier League and Champions League, it could be essential to strengthen in the summertime, and they’re now set to go all out to signal a Barcelona star.
Chelsea very eager on signing “unbelievable” Barcelona participant
Based on a report from Caught Offside, Chelsea at the moment are planning an aggressive transfer for Barca defender Jules Kounde, with the La Liga giants eager to dump the Frenchman for round £65m – £70m.
Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis have additionally been named as potential suitors for the Barcelona star, however the Blues are exhibiting the ‘strongest curiosity’, as there may be now a willingness to usher in gamers with extra expertise this summer time, moderately than specializing in recruiting kids.
Kounde, who rakes in £262k-a-week, is not agitating for a transfer, however the La Liga aspect could have to cash-in, given their monetary points, and the centre-back may very well be an thrilling addition to Rosenior’s squad.
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The Gunners are apparently eager.
Described as “top-of-the-line defenders on this planet” by Xavi, present Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has additionally been stuffed with reward for the centre-back, who can also be able to enjoying at right-back, saying: “Koundé is unbelievable. Each three days, he performs on the highest degree. We don’t even take into consideration taking him off. He’s 100% match and retains delivering in each match.”
Flick could also be reluctant to lose the 46-cap France worldwide in the summertime, provided that he has been an integral participant this season, making 41 appearances in all competitions, and a mean of 1.2 interceptions per 90 in La Liga is the second-highest quantity within the Barca squad.
That stated, Kounde is skilled within the Champions League, scoring two objectives in eight matches within the competitors this season, so Chelsea could have to safe a top-five end if they will tempt him right into a transfer to Stamford Bridge.
