Bayern Munich have reportedly joined the race to sign Chelsea target Jules Kounde from Sevilla. The German side are looking to bolster their defense and now have the Frenchman on their radar.
As per Cadena Cope and Radio Sevilla (via Mucho Deporte), Kounde is the new name on Bayern's transfer list. The report states that the Bundesliga champions want to bring in a defender after Niklas Sule moved to Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer.
Sule's departure leaves Dayot Upamecano as the only senior specialist centre-back at the club. Alphonso Davies could fill in at the centre of defense but that would be an unnatural position for the Canadian. He has also been injury-prone in recent times, missing most of the 2021/22 season because of a heart condition and a few games becaue of Covid-19.
Chelsea are still keen on bringing in the defender this summer, with reports suggesting they could strike a deal before the end of the month. The transfer window is not officially open, but clubs are making moves to get ahead of their competition.
Chelsea wanted Jules Kounde last summer
Chelsea tried to sign Kounde last summer but could not complete the move. The Blues reportedly had a deal with Sevilla but did not meet their deadline and missed out on the Frenchman.
Speaking to the media after his failed transfer, Kounde said (as quoted by Metro):
"Did it affect me? Yes, a little bit, but now I've dealt with it. "
"We all know the summer has been hectic, I wouldn't say complicated. But that's the past now. I am focused on the team. The most important performance is on the pitch. The team needs me and I need the team too to give my best and that's what I'm trying to do. So far I'm happy with the results of the team and my personal performances, although I can still improve and have a better season than the previous one."
Sevilla sold Diego Carlos to Aston Villa last month but are open to selling Kounde. Manchester City have also been linked with the defender in the past (as per the Daily Mail), with Barcelona also showing interest (according to FootballTransfers.com).
Thomas Tuchel's side remain the most likely destination this summer.
Fitklptu
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Me waiting Fabrizio to confirm this
FcBayern4immer
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Bayern will get him Chelsea are too slow
we won't be buying until mané and laimer sorted
FcBayern4immer
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So Bayern wants to get the whole French national team?😒
lol we buying every body apparently the only real links atm are with Mané, Laimer, until we get them sorted we won't be serious about the centre back we want.. if it's a cb now it's paper talk!
bobcdklopz
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Chelsea coach dnt no who to sign he is confused coach. just wait for next season hw wil not do well. he has been using wht lampard keep on ground to work. but i no fit sign gud prayer
Morry256
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So Bayern wants to get the whole French national team?😒
Cuueikrtyz
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Bayern should do a fast business they can have him or board is confused and unserious
SonicSynchro
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Bayern Munich is the Best Maverick in Europe, as they're "INTERESTED" in every top players from other top clubs 😁❤️🔥
Munbdiuyz
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why chelsea targets are always targeted
nuscelptyz
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Y are u guys bothering yourselves over CFC transfer. It is what they do during every transfer, unserious business transfer. City that won league already signed a classic striker while CFC that is rebuilding is being linked to almost every player with no meaningful signing.
Musticus330
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Bayern will get him Chelsea are too slow
I don't just know what they are doing all this while, sign this guys and get off the talk
Richie2055
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Bayern will get him Chelsea are too slow