Kounde is expected to move to Stamford Bridge, and has been missing Sevilla training.
According to CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs this is because Barcelona were also told to respond quickly to Chelsea’s interest if the deal is to be done.
Jacobs’ thread below has the latest details about this long-running saga. This sounds promising from a Chelsea perspective…
Kounde didn’t train today, and Sevilla believe that his move is imminent. They told him that they don’t want him to travel to Portugal, and that the club is already planning for his departure.
— Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen July 20, 2022.
Thomas Tuchel suffered the loss of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger this summer. It’s crucial to bring in Kounde as a replacement.
Kalidou Koulibaly, a Napoli-based player, has joined CFC. However, it is possible that the club could use a few more players in this area.
Kounde is a star in La Liga, and could have been a great addition to Barca’s team. However, they seem increasingly out of the race.