Sevilla centre-half Jules Kounde is believed to want his future sorted out immediately as both Chelsea and Barcelona are reportedly in 'permanent talks' with his agent Jonathan Kebe ahead of official offers being submitted next week.
The France international looked destined for a West London move but with all focus currently on moving out Romelu Lukaku and bringing in attacking replacements like Raheem Sterling, the central defensive positions seem to have fallen down the agenda a little for Todd Boehly. This has therefore allowed Barca and Xavi to swoop in and really enter the race for the La Liga defender despite their financial woes still existing amid the economic levers being voted in.
Some reports in the Spanish media including from the likes of Mundo Deportivo and SPORT have indicated that the 23-year-old is starting to warm to the idea of staying within La Liga due to his frustrations shown at the lack of movement recently with his proposed move to England. However, this report has been rebuffed by ABC Sevilla. According to them, both Chelsea and Barcelona have been in 'permanent contact' in the last 24 hours with Kounde's agent Kebe.
