Jules Kounde
Liverpool Transfer News: Jules Kounde keen on Anfield move
Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has been linked with a move to Liverpool this month. According to a report via Teamtalk, the Premier League giants are keen on signing the 23-year-old French international this month and Jurgen Klopp is not keen on waiting for the player until the end of the season. The French international defender has established himself as one of the best players in the Spanish league and he has helped Sevilla perform remarkably at the back this season. The Spanish giants have conceded just 13 goals in 20 league appearances so far this season and Kounde has also helped them keep nine clean sheets during his 17 league appearances. The defender reportedly has a release clause of around £75 million and Liverpool are prepared to shell out big money to secure his services.&...
Manchester United Transfer News: Jules Kounde linked with a January move
Sevilla defender Jules Kounde was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea during the summer transfer window but the Spanish outfit refused to sell the player in the end. According to AS, Manchester United could now make a move for the talented young Frenchman. Kounde is undoubtedly one of the most talented young defenders around Europe right now and the 22-year-old could prove to be a sensational addition for the Red Devils. Manchester United already signed her Raphael Varane earlier on this season to improve their back four and the arrival of Kounde will improve them further. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to find upgrades on the likes of Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof. Furthermore, Harry Maguire has not been at his best this season either. Kounde would be an upgrade on all three players. ...
Sevilla chief Monchi reveals transfer stance on Chelsea target Jules Kounde – report
Sevilla sporting director Monchi has revealed the club’s stance on Jules Kounde amid the transfer interest from Chelsea. The Blues have identified the Frenchman as their prime centre-back target, but it appears that a deal is unlikely at the moment. The club made an opening bid of around €55 million last week, but it fell short of Sevilla’s reported valuation between €65-70m. Monchi has now revealed that the club will no longer negotiate. The Blues must trigger the €80m release clause to sign Kounde today. He said in his deadline-day press conference: “The only offer from Chelsea for Kounde was last Wednesday for an amount we didn’t like.” “It was not enough for us. We responded with a counter-offer which had a deadline of Friday, to allow us to be able to sign a replacement...
Chelsea need to pay close to €80m to sign one of their top targets – report
Sevilla are reluctant to sell Jules Kounde to Chelsea unless they pay a fee close to the €80m release clause, Goal reports. The Blues have agreed personal terms with Kounde, but they are now in negotiations with Sevilla over his potential transfer. The Premier League giants recently made a €35m offer for the central defender with Zouma acting as a makeweight. The offer has been snubbed by Sevilla, who are reluctant to lose the Frenchman unless they receive a sum close to the buy-out clause. The La Liga club bought Kounde from Bordeaux for €25m in 2019. The French outfit are owed 20 percent of the future sell-on fee. After the recent sale of Bryan Gil, Sevilla don’t face any financial pressure. They are firm on their valuation and prefer a straight cash deal. Sportslens view:...
Chelsea enter race to sign €60m-rated star, who recently rejected Tottenham Hotspur – report
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, who recently rejected a move to Tottenham Hotspur, Spanish publication Sport claims. The Frenchman was tipped to join Spurs in a part-exchange deal involving Davinson Sanchez, but the deal fell through as Kounde rejected the transfer due to the lack of Champions League football. It is now reported that the Blues have entered the race. The recently-crowned European champions are said to appeal to the centre-back, who is valued at around €60 million. Sportslens view: The Blues are actively searching for an elite centre-back. They are reportedly prepared to part ways with Kurt Zouma to recoup some of the transfer funds for the new signing. Kounde has been on their radar for a while, and it appears that they are ...
Manchester United, Chelsea jostle for £25 million Euro 2020 star
Manchester United and Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Denmark defender Joachim Andersen following his impressive performances at Euro 2020. Lyon centre-back Andersen, 25, featured in all three of Denmark’s knockout matches at the Euros, as Kasper Hjulmand’s side beat Wales and the Czech Republic before suffering a semi-final defeat to England. Having spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Fulham – and impressing for Scott Parker’s side despite the Cottagers’ relegation – Andersen is known to Premier League clubs. Despite returning to Lyon this summer, Andersen is expected to sign a permanent deal at an English club before next season, with a number of sides interested in securing his signature. The Sun say both Manchester United and Chelsea have identified the £25m star as a cheape...
Euro 2020: Knockout games bring the best out of France – Hugo Lloris
A depleted France will draw motivation from the threat of elimination as they prepare to face Switzerland in their European Championship last-16 match, captain Hugo Lloris said on Sunday. World champions France topped Group F with one win and two draws ahead of Portugal and Germany but key players in their backline have picked up injuries to give coach Didier Deschamps a selection headache on Monday. While Ousmane Dembele and Marcus Thuram are unavailable, Deschamps confirmed full backs Jules Kounde and Lucas Digne are also ruled out against the Swiss. Left back Lucas Hernandez, who injured his knee, has a chance to feature. Speaking at a news conference, goalkeeper Lloris said France – who finished runners-up in 2016 – were accustomed to do-or-die situations and thrived under pressure. “W...
Manchester United and Chelsea target accepts he may have to change clubs this summer
Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde has acknowledged that he could leave the club this summer amid reported interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. The Frenchman is regarded as one of La Liga’s most promising centre-backs, and he has been on the radar of elite European clubs over the past year. Speaking in a press conference at Clairefontaine yesterday, Kounde accepted that he may consider a change this summer, but nothing has been decided yet. He added that he has the ambition to develop at a big club and win trophies. He told RMC Sport: “Regarding my future, it is certain that I may have to change this summer, but nothing is acted on yet, I have not decided anything.” “My goal is to evolve in a big club, to always try to progress and win trophies too. I may have to move, but that’...
Manchester United identify La Liga duo as their top defensive targets
Manchester United have identified Sevilla’s Jules Kounde and Villarreal’s Pau Torres as their top central defensive targets for the summer, according to 90min. The Red Devils are currently placed second in the league standings with 57 points, but there is a significant 14-point gap between them and leaders Manchester City. The club recently went 14 matches unbeaten in all competitions, but that ended with a disappointing 3-1 loss to Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-final last weekend. It was an overall poor defensive showing, and it is reported that the club may look to sign another central defender to partner Harry Maguire next season. Kounde and Torres are regarded as the club’s top targets for the summer, and scouts have kept a close watch on their performances. However, the price c...
Man United will target €50m PL star, if they fail to sign Jules Kounde
Manchester United will consider a move for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Ben White if they fail to pursue Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, Cadena SER reporter Jose David Lopez claims. The Red Devils are likely to recruit a new central defender this summer, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not convinced by the performances of Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly alongside Harry Maguire. Kounde has been mentioned as a potential target for the Red Devils, but Lopez reports that Sevilla are reluctant to sell him for anything less than €80 million. The fee could prove a stumbling block for United, and White is reportedly the back-up target. Brighton are said to want around €50m for the 23-year-old. Sportslens view: Kounde has excelled with Sevilla over the past few years and played a...
