[英超]車路士有意羅致西維爾後衛古迪（Jules Kounde），蘇馬則以3,000萬鎊加盟韋斯咸 [復制鏈接]

Chelsea open talks with Sevilla over signing of France defender Koundé
The centre-back has a release clause of ?80m
Frenchman keen to play Champions League football

Chelsea have opened talks with Sevilla over the signing of Jules Koundé, having made the French centre-back their top defensive target this summer.

Koundé is considered one of the best central defenders in La Liga and was part of the France squad for the European Championship this summer. The 22-year-old has a release clause of ?80m (£68.4m) and is open to a move to England as he is keen to play in the Champions League next season. The two clubs have commenced negotiations, although Chelsea are not prepared to pay the release clause.

Thomas Tuchel wants to improve his options at the back and the manager, who led his side to Champions League glory last season, believes that Koundé is the right fit. Manchester United have also shown an interest in the defender but Chelsea have made the first move. Sevilla are in financial difficulties, potentially handing Chelsea an advantage during negotiations.

The European champions want to back Tuchel in the transfer market and have already raised funds by allowing two centre-backs to leave this summer, having sold Fikayo Tomori to Milan for £30m and Marc Guéhi to Crystal Palace in a deal that could reach up to £20m.

However, Chelsea, who are close to signing the former Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli on a free transfer, will probably need to lose another central defender if Koundé arrives. Tuchel already has Thiago Silva, Kurt Zouma, Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen at his disposal, while César Azpilicueta played on the right side of a back three last season.

Rüdiger and Christensen both have one year left on their deals and it is understood that Tuchel could allow the former to leave if the right offer arrives. Zouma could also push to leave after falling down the pecking order under Tuchel, possibly as part of the Koundé deal.

Chelsea are also on the hunt for a new No 9 and have targeted Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, Internazionale’s Romelu Lukaku, Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. They have made space in attack by allowing Olivier Giroud to join Milan and they could increase their budget further by selling Tammy Abraham. Arsenal and West Ham are interested in Abraham, although both clubs could be put off by Chelsea’s £40m asking price for the striker.

Tuchel has also told Chelsea’s board that he wants another central midfielder. The club are monitoring West Ham’s Declan Rice and Aurélien Tchouaméni of Monaco. West Ham are determined not to sell Rice this summer.

Tuchel is determined to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title and the German also believes he needs more options on the right flank. He was interested in signing Achraf Hakimi from Inter, only for Paris Saint-Germain to beat Chelsea to the signing of the Moroccan right-back. The Wolves winger Adama Traoré could be an alternative to Hakimi.

Chelsea’s 18-year-old right-back Tino Livramento is expected to complete a move to Brighton soon.

https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2021/jul/27/chelsea-open-talks-with-sevilla-over-signing-of-france-defender-kounde

🔵 | Koundé contract and swap deal

EXCLUSIVE: Jules Koundé agreed personal terms with Chelsea until June 2026 and it could be a swap deal! 🇫🇷

- Kurt Zouma has been discussed in the last few hours as part of the deal. He could join Sevilla in the Koundé deal. 🌟

- Contract until June 2026 agreed as Koundé is open to join Chelsea as he wants Champions League football. 🤝

- Talks ongoing between the two clubs to find an agreement for Koundé to #CFC. 🇬🇧

#chelsea #cfc #kounde #sevilla #juleskounde #transfers #premier #epl #herewego 🌟

Chelsea and Sevilla are discussing to reach an agreement for Jules Koundé/Kurt Zouma swap deal. Talks progressing - Chelsea now offering around ?30/35m and Zouma included in the negotiation. 🔵 #CFC

Personal terms are not a problem for Koundé who’s waiting to join Chelsea.

Talks ongoing between Chelsea and Sevilla for Jules Koundé but Sevilla want more than ?30/35m [if Kurt Zouma will be confirmed as part of the deal]. #CFC #Sevilla

Koundé agreed personal terms with Chelsea two days ago - he’s buzzing to join CFC.

Chelsea are working to find a solution with Sevilla as soon as possible to sign Jules Koundé. He’s the priority after personal terms agreed, and Chelsea want him to join. 🔵 #CFC

Kurt Zouma still discussed in the deal, but Chelsea want go through also if Zouma won’t be included.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Sevilla’s Jules Koundé has stalled after their attempts to make space in their squad for a new defender were frustrated by Kurt Zouma’s refusal to join West Ham.

Thomas Tuchel is on the hunt for defensive reinforcements and has identified Koundé as a key target. However Chelsea are yet to reach an agreement with Sevilla on a price for the France centre-back, with the uncertainty over Zouma’s future causing negotiations to slow down.

Koundé has a release clause of ?80m (£68m), which Chelsea are not willing to trigger. They initially proposed paying ?35m for the 21-year-old and including Zouma, only to find that Sevilla want more money. Sevilla do not agree with Chelsea’s £30m valuation of Zouma because they are unsure of the 26-year-old defender’s resale value and have decided to hold out for at least ?60m for Koundé, who is one of the best centre-backs in Spain.

Chelsea’s squad contains four centre-backs, with César Azpilicueta and Reece James also capable of operating on the right side of a back three, and they will need to move one on to facilitate a move for Koundé. Zouma is available after falling down the pecking order under Tuchel and there was a sense that the centre-back would favour a move to West Ham instead of Sevilla after they registered their interest last week.

Although the Frenchman is settled in London, he has left West Ham disappointed after indicating that he does not want to join them. West Ham had held talks with Chelsea over a fee but they are likely to switch their focus to other targets. David Moyes has looked at the Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic.

Chelsea, who have also gauged Sevilla’s interest in Kenedy and Emerson Palmieri, are also in the market for a striker. They are preparing an improved offer for Internazionale’s Romelu Lukaku.


https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/04/chelsea-pursuit-of-jules-kounde-stalls-after-kurt-zouma-rejects-west-ham-move?__twitter_impression=true

Chelsea hope to conclude Romelu Lukaku deal in the next few days waiting for total agreement with Inter on final details [?115m] - then the board will focus on Jules Koundé negotiations with Sevilla. 🔵 #CFC

Kanté and Jorginho new contracts to be discussed after this summer.

Sevilla are still looking for a new centre back as Jules Koundé talks with Chelsea continue. There’s still no agreement on Kurt Zouma value. 🔴 #CFC

Secilla have offered ?10m to sign Özan Kabak. Schalke turned down the opening proposal - price tag around ?15m. Talks on. 🇹🇷

Chelsea are in direct contact with Sevilla for Jules Koundé deal. Talks ongoing - new bid coming soon from Chelsea, as they know Sevilla won’t sell Koundé on final days of the window. Timing will be key. 🔵 #CFC

Chelsea need to find a solution for Zouma [West Ham still keen].

Chelsea working on outgoings to try again for Jules Koundé as reported yesterday. 🔵🤝 #CFC

Ike Ugbo to Genk, done deal for ?7.5m. Davide Zappacosta to Atalanta, done deal for ?10m. Both permanent moves, medical in the next hours.

West Ham are working on Zouma - updates soon.

The agreement between West Ham and Chelsea for Kurt Zouma is not a problem. Chelsea are prepared to sell as they want to sign Koundé as priority. Spurs are not in the race. 🔵 #CFC

…but Zouma is negotiating on personal terms with West Ham since days. Talks ongoing. 🇫🇷 #WHUFC

Saúl is one of the possibilities for Chelsea as he has chances to leave Atletico, as reported here. Chelsea will decide this week whether to buy a new midfielder or not. 🔵👇🏻 #CFC

Priority Koundé deal, outgoings & deciding on new midfielder.

West Ham are closing on Kurt Zouma deal with Chelsea for ?30m, the agreement is now at final stages also on player side. Last details to be completed then done deal. 🔵🤝 #CFC #WHUFC

Chelsea are working to submit new official bid for Jules Koundé once Zouma will join West Ham.

Chelsea are working on both Saúl and Jules Koundé deals. Loan with buy option proposal made to Atletico for Saúl. No official bid from Man Utd. 🇪🇸 #CFC #MUFC

Negotiations on also for Koundé - Chelsea are still waiting for Zouma deal to be completed with West Ham. #WHUFC

Chelsea are also prepared to sell Kurt Zouma to West Ham in order to make space for a move for Kounde. West Ham are ready to pay £25m for Zouma and although the deal has been held up by the centre-back’s wage demands, there is increasing confidence that he will make the move across London. The 26-year-old currently earns £100,000 a week and he wants a raise if he is to join David Moyes’s side.