Chelsea close to sealing Jules Kounde deal

Chelsea has reportedly stepped up their efforts to secure a deal for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde ahead of the summer transfer window.

The European champions had been keen to sign the France international last year, only for Sevilla to insist that their player’s release clause must be met in full.

While Chelsea chose to reject those demands, the Blues have maintained their interest in the 23-year-old, who they know is interested in a transfer to Stamford Bridge.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, director Marina Granovskaia is attempting to successfully negotiate terms with her counterparts on the La Liga side.

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to pay a guaranteed £46m, with a further £4m possibly to be shelled out in add-ons.

With his defensive partner Diego Carlos heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, Sevilla will not consider selling Koundé in January.

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