Jules Kounde - Targeted by Chelsea

[Cicero]

Close to completing a £46m deal to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla for the summer. 

[Cicero]

First signing of the Boehly era?

 

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Jules Kounde continues to be Chelsea's main target and they seek to complete it as soon as the sanctions end. Sevilla have urged #CFC to do it ASAP too. https://t.co/fwfbeiWQFL

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) May 18, 2022

 

 

[OrangeKhrush]

If Kounde goes to chelsea,  we may end up with Diego Carlos as Sevilla will be cashing in,  we tried to get Carlos in January but the 40m asking was way to much for a 28-29 year old. 

[Spike]

1 hour ago, OrangeKhrush said:

If Kounde goes to chelsea,  we may end up with Diego Carlos as Sevilla will be cashing in,  we tried to get Carlos in January but the 40m asking was way to much for a 28-29 year old. 

Sevilla always ‘cash in’ and replace them with someone just as good for peanuts.

[OrangeKhrush]

we offered Sevillas 70m for Kounde in January and they refused.   i don't think anyone will meet Sevillas value

[Cicero]

Expected to be completed in the region of £42-50m according to Matt Law. 

 

This one dragged on didn't it. Highly rated supposedly so hoping he can fit right in. 

[OrangeKhrush]

show me the money

[Cicero]

We've revived our interest. Much like Sterling and Koulibaly hope Boehly just pays what Sevilla want. Tried to toy with Sevilla last summer and they upped the price. 

[Carnivore Chris]

On 27/05/2022 at 20:55, Cicero said:

Expected to be completed in the region of £42-50m according to Matt Law. 

 

This one dragged on didn't it. Highly rated supposedly so hoping he can fit right in. 

Barcelona are also strongly interested according to Spanish sources.

I think City are also said to be in the mix and PSG, so he could end up anywhere at this point.

[True Blue]

Hope we don't get him, it has been dragging for nearly a year. They want too much, then we gave up now we are interested again. Barcelona also interested to buy another player with the money the don't have and we are the dirty club who manages everything with money. 

Barca can have him

[Cicero]

I'd take Kounde over Kimpembe.

[Cicero]

 

[Dave]

Whilst Chelsea went a bit of a complex route to do it they've seemingly ended up with the best two defenders people assumed they could realistically attract at the start of this transfer window. Exciting times ahead.

[Cicero]

Almost a done deal according to reports. Barcelona making last ditch efforts in requesting Kounde to reject our deal. 

[Cicero]

 

[Cicero]

#Chelsea are expected to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde later today for a fee of around £55M. Barcelona could not match the offer as their main focus is registering their new signings. 

[via @TimesSport]

 

Seems done. Imagine if Barca can't register Raphinha or Lewandowski. 

[Michael]

Kounde is a quality defender. I have always been impressed with him when watching Seville play and he would be a great signing for Chelsea. Hopefully he can adapt quickly to the rigours and demands of the Premier League.

[Cicero]

Jules Kounde will sign a contract with Chelsea until 2027 having already agreed personal terms. #CFC have fought off competition from Barcelona, who haven't made a formal counter-offer since they couldn't match Chelsea's £55m fee. Only formalities remain between #CFC & Sevilla.

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 22, 2022

[Dave]

A bit surprised Sevilla have been sitting on this waiting for Barcelona to match the fee. 

1, They're your direct rivals.

2, Good luck getting the money if its paid in installments.

[Stan]

20 minutes ago, The Palace Fan said:

A bit surprised Sevilla have been sitting on this waiting for Barcelona to match the fee. 

1, They're your direct rivals.

2, Good luck getting the money if its paid in installments.

Probably wanted to use it to force Chelsea's hand into paying more... 

[Dave]

 

 

[True Blue]

3 hours ago, The Palace Fan said:

 

 

Other sources claim that this Gerard Romero is lying, so bored of this saga

[Dave]

2 hours ago, True Blue said:

Other sources claim that this Gerard Romero is lying, so bored of this saga

Yeah Ben Jacobs and Gérard Romero both seem to be just be altering there words slightly on a daily basis. It's going to be a "wait until he's holding the shirt" saga.

[Cicero]

He's practically a Barcelona player. Only one outcome when they say their preferred destination is Barcelona. 

We also don't have a great relationship with Monchi. Some suggesting they rather sell to a direct fucking rival than to us.

[ScoRoss]