Chelsea renews interest in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde for January transfer window
Chelsea is reportedly considering a move for Barcelona's Jules Kounde in January, despite the French defender's previous commitment to the Spanish club.
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AIFrench defender Jules Kounde has once again emerged as a target for Chelsea, according to English reports suggesting the London club is keen to sign him during the winter transfer window.
Kounde has endured a challenging season with Barcelona, starting as a substitute before suffering an ankle injury in mid-October. This setback came as he was hoping to reclaim a starting spot in the absence of teammate Eric Garcia.
So far this season, Kounde has made only eight appearances for Barcelona across all competitions, totaling 458 minutes on the pitch.
According to TeamTalk, Chelsea is considering several changes in January, with Malo Gusto potentially leaving the club. This could prompt Chelsea to look for a defensive replacement, putting Kounde among their possible options.
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Despite Chelsea's interest, a move for Kounde appears difficult. He previously rejected a transfer to the English club in 2022, opting instead to join Barcelona, and has repeatedly expressed his desire to remain with the Catalan side.