Barcelona have allocated €45 million for Sevilla's Jules Kounde, but the Andalusian side are unwilling to accept it.
The Frenchman has been linked with the Blaugrana for a while now but has had interest from Chelsea too, whi made a bigger offer last summer. The Blues were ready to pay €50 million for Kounde, but that was turned down by the Sevillistas (via Sport), who're looking to sell him for a higher price. According to Transfermarkt, the centre-back is valued at €60 million.
Barcelona could struggle to meet that price right now given their poor financial shape, which is keeping them from registering any new players.
Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen have agreed to sign for the club but haven't officially been announced so far, although that could happen this week. Both have arrived on free transfers after seeing out their respective contracts with AC Milan and Chelsea last month.
Reducing their wage bill remains imperative for the Blaugrana, but their financial struggles could see Kounde join the Blues instead. Now under new ownership, the west London side are looking to rebuild their squad, especially their defence, as Christensen, along with Antonio Rudiger, have left Stamford Bridge.
More could follow suit, as Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso have also been linked with Barcelona.
Kounde would be a fine addition to any side, having shown his potential with Sevilla since arriving from Bordeaux in 2019. He has made 133 appearances for them and won the UEFA Europa League two years ago as the 23-year-old has established himself as one the best players in his position.
Barcelona looking to sign few more players but could struggle to register them
The Blaugrana may announce Kessie and Christensen's arrival this week. However, there are a few more players on their radar whom they might struggle to register in their squad.
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Leeds United midfielder Raphinha have been closely linked with them, as per Barca Blaugranes. The Polish ace is determined to leave Bayern this summer, while the Blaugrana are locking horns with Chelsea for Raphinha.
The club is also looking to offer Ousmane Dembele a new contract, as per Football London. The forward's last deal is up, and he has been widely touted to leave. However, following his improved displays in the second half of the last season, the Blaugrana could sign him on a new deal.
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Leogoatdribbles
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zlatan is not a star hes just a character with instant replys
That’s why we say he has influence both inside and outside the pitch
Pehbcmprsy
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😂😂😂 After Messi left Barcelona, the team have lost credibility. How can you tell me to put my hopes and trust in Pedri? Barcelona got no star man now and that’s why they want Lewandoski. Barcelona is now a bunch of kids and Romance 😂🔜
zlatan is not a star hes just a character with instant replys
BillyDedon
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just bring koulibaly
Kunde is better and young
Messidream
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Barca don't want to sell yet want to bring in new players with limited funds, how does that supposed to work out
Barca are trying to get 6 players to depart the club
Messidream
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where did Barca get all the money they are spending
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Currently had 300m to spend rn the club had money
barcelonatill
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Leagues requires some players to stand out else the team will dwindle. When Messi left, what happened to your Barcelona? Wasn’t he your star man? I’m talking about Barcelona, am not talking about your ignorance in football. If you don’t know, go back and ask P. Maldini why they are renewing Zlatan contract even though he is 40. Maldini said his influence both on the pitch and in the dressing room is why they are renewing his contract. That’s their star man. He is the god of Ac Milan. He inspires. And that moves the boys. Did you not hear what the teammates of Messi said about him in their national team? He talks and the president of the country listens. Let lewandowski leave Bayern and you will see how many goals they will score in a season without him. Maybe I should summarize it for you. Without your head, you can’t think 🤔
See senseless human being, who's asking for ur useless analysis, all what u type is rubbish as far as am concerned, Barcelona and some other teams have star man like real Madrid, at Manchester city they can do without de bruney and still win matches, meaning they all play as a team, d same can not be said about benzema or Salah, mumu
Leogoatdribbles
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Some people just open there mouth and type rubbish, star man? Tell me d star man at bayern Munich and ac milan and yet they won there leagues
Leagues requires some players to stand out else the team will dwindle. When Messi left, what happened to your Barcelona? Wasn’t he your star man? I’m talking about Barcelona, am not talking about your ignorance in football. If you don’t know, go back and ask P. Maldini why they are renewing Zlatan contract even though he is 40. Maldini said his influence both on the pitch and in the dressing room is why they are renewing his contract. That’s their star man. He is the god of Ac Milan. He inspires. And that moves the boys. Did you not hear what the teammates of Messi said about him in their national team? He talks and the president of the country listens. Let lewandowski leave Bayern and you will see how many goals they will score in a season without him. Maybe I should summarize it for you. Without your head, you can’t think 🤔
Jvon
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sign Koulibaly
He old then kounde
Jvon
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just bring koulibaly
He old
Mu18
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Barca don't want to sell yet want to bring in new players with limited funds, how does that supposed to work out
we want to sell umtiti , lenglet , Neto , Oscar , puig , wauge and potentially depay
seadlpruy
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just bring koulibaly
nevamind4000
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where did Barca get all the money they are spending
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From the sale of their TV rights
NelsonSmith
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where did Barca get all the money they are spending
Golden25
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Meanwhile Chelsea fc
Bobbycentury
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Swap with depay
barcelonatill
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😂😂😂 After Messi left Barcelona, the team have lost credibility. How can you tell me to put my hopes and trust in Pedri? Barcelona got no star man now and that’s why they want Lewandoski. Barcelona is now a bunch of kids and Romance 😂🔜
Some people just open there mouth and type rubbish, star man? Tell me d star man at bayern Munich and ac milan and yet they won there leagues
Tahadeiru
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sign Koulibaly
rehainpst
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if you don't sell him now ,you might loose him for free or end up selling him for just 15million
Pep202
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😂😂😂 After Messi left Barcelona, the team have lost credibility. How can you tell me to put my hopes and trust in Pedri? Barcelona got no star man now and that’s why they want Lewandoski. Barcelona is now a bunch of kids and Romance 😂🔜
okay Sherlock
Apolo-Barca
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😂😂😂 After Messi left Barcelona, the team have lost credibility. How can you tell me to put my hopes and trust in Pedri? Barcelona got no star man now and that’s why they want Lewandoski. Barcelona is now a bunch of kids and Romance 😂🔜
with time those kids will mature and becomes big stars, even Mr Messi he went through step by step
Leogoatdribbles
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😂😂😂 After Messi left Barcelona, the team have lost credibility. How can you tell me to put my hopes and trust in Pedri? Barcelona got no star man now and that’s why they want Lewandoski. Barcelona is now a bunch of kids and Romance 😂🔜
Obk994
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Barca don't want to sell yet want to bring in new players with limited funds, how does that supposed to work out