Without a doubt, the defender will be out of contract after this season, and if an extension is not agreed upon by January, he is allowed to begin negotiations for a pre-contract with other clubs.
This move is appropriate considering the losses of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane, Real Madrid could be tempted to make a move for the German international ahead of next summer.
Sevilla claim no official bids for Chelsea-linked Kounde
Sevilla sporting director Monchi has insisted that the club has not yet received any official bids for Chelsea-linked centre-back Jules Kounde. This is coming following a rumour that Chelsea has made a move for Kounde.
According to a report from Goal at the end of July that Chelsea had opened talks with Sevilla over a potential deal for Kounde, who has established himself among the top defenders in La Liga since moving to Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium from Bordeaux in 2019.
Chelsea still going for Jules Kounde but they are not paying his entire release clause. Effect of Chalobah. ??
— sophia (@90sSophie) August 12, 2021
This is a hot in-game take and not fully serious – We should consider allocating the Kounde money to Tchouameni/Rice and keep Chalobah as a defender.
A new midfielder improves us a lot more than a new CB.
— ExpectedChelsea (@ExpectedChelsea) August 11, 2021
PSG want Ronaldo to replace Mbappe in 2022 (AS)
There have been reports that Paris Saint-Germain will look to replace Kylian Mbappe with Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022.
Both men are due to hit free agency next summer, meaning that big moves elsewhere could be made – with there a chance that a Portuguese superstar could join Lionel Messi at Parc des Princes.
Barcelona want another forward
According to reports, Barcelona will look to land another forward before the latest transfer window closes.
With Lionel Messi leaving Camp Nou as a free agent, Ronald Koeman is eager to further bolster ranks that have already welcomed Memphis Depay and Sergio Aguero this summer.
