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Chelsea have agreed to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla, according to Simon Philipps (via Melissa Reddy) (h/t Football.London), with the Spanish club aiming to complete the move by June 30 to help balance the books. Jules Kounde is one of the most exciting defensive talents in international football right now, with a slew of clubs vying for his services throughout Europe. The former Bordeaux player joined Sevilla in 2019 and has gone from strength to strength since then. This season, the French centre-back did not disappoint, leading his team to a fourth-place finish in Spain's premier flight. This season, the 23-year-old has appeared 44 times for Julen Lopetegui's side, scoring three goals and adding one assist in all competitions. Chelsea has been a long-time admirer of the brilliant Frenchman, having attempted but failed to sign him last summer. They look to have reached an agreement on a contract for the player, with the Spanish club eager to complete the transac...

Due to the free transfers of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, manager Thomas Tuchel's primary goal this summer will be to sign at least two new centre-halves. Unsurprisingly, a lot of players have been connected with a move to Stamford Bridge, and we've decided to take a look at some of the more likely candidates in this piece. Jules Kounde Following the completion of the takeover, it appears that a move for the France international will be the Blues' first piece of transfer business under the new owners. Kounde allegedly has a verbal agreement to join Chelsea, with the only stumbling block appearing to be a pricing deal with Sevilla. A sum in excess of £50 million is thought to be sufficient to get the player to sign. Presnel Kimpembe Tuchel is said to be interested in Kounde's international teammate, who he worked with at PSG. Kimpembe is a left-footed player, therefore he would presumably replace Rudiger on the left side of the back three. Given t...

Chelsea might sign Ousmane Dembele on a free transfer to take advantage of the current financial turmoil. Since signing from Borussia Dortmund in 2017, the French winger has been plagued by injuries, but the club is still anxious to keep him. Despite this, the two sides are still far apart on terms for a new contract, with Dembele reportedly demanding £700,000 a week. With Barcelona reportedly in financial trouble, they are reluctant to pay that much, meaning he could leave when his contract expires at the end of the month. There's still a chance the 25-year-old could extend his stay in La Liga due to his undeniable talent and the difference he can make at the top level. However, given the player's previous history with manager Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea are anticipated to make an offer if he leaves. At Dortmund, the two collaborated. The German coach has mentioned the potential of working together again in the past. Players at Chelsea are now wearing all three numbers ...

According to the latest rumours, Chelsea are planning a deal for AC Milan centre-back Alessio Romagnoli. The Blues are expected to lose a lot of players this summer, therefore the Londoners are looking to strengthen their defense. Antonio Rudiger will join Real Madrid on a free transfer, while Andreas Christensen will join Barcelona. Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta could also join Blaugrana, with their deals set to expire. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the club are chasing a free transfer of their own. Rossoneri captain Alessio Romagnoli is up for grabs in the summer, with his San Siro deal running down. The capital team, on the other hand, will have to battle for the player's signature. Sevilla is eager to make a move for the Italian. Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, two German clubs, are also rumored to be interested. Alessio has had a difficult season due to injuries, starting only 16 games in Serie A. Romagnoli has been kept on the bench in rec...

According to reports, Chelsea is willing to modify the parameters of their bid for Barcelona striker Ousmane Dembele. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is anxious to add Ousmane Dembele to his team ahead of the 2022/23 season, according to Fichajes, and has demanded that the club complete his signing. Dembele's contract with Barcelona expires this summer, and the two sides have yet to reach an agreement on terms. After four and a half lackluster seasons with the Blaugrana, Barcelona decided to sell Dembele in the January transfer window. However, the French forward is said to have turned down a move to the Premier League during the winter transfer window and has remained at Camp Nou. Chelsea, on the other hand, is now optimistic about reaching an agreement. Under Xavi, Dembele has improved his form and concluded the La Liga season with a goal and 13 assists, the most in the league this season. 12 of his 13 assists came after January, as Dembele emerged as the team's mos...