Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed that Chelsea will sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer. It comes after the two clubs have been embroiled in a battle to sign the France international while his side look to move him on.
The 23-year-old could be a key part of the rebuild at Stamford Bridge in the transfer market. Thomas Tuchel lost two influential members of his back five in Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen as free agents at their end of their contracts, leaving the German coach light in defensive numbers.
One addition has already been made to try and alleviate this concern, with Kalidou Koulibaly joining from Napoli. football.london understands that Tuchel wants two more centre-back options at his disposal, with an offer being prepared for both Kounde and PSG's Presnel Kimpembe.
