Following their clash for Brazilian winger Raphinha's services, it seems Barcelona and Chelsea could be embroiled in yet another bidding war, this time for a certain defender.
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The Blues have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Sevilla for defender Jules Kounde's signature, while the Frenchman is also said to have agreed personal terms with the Blues, although Barcelona remain strongly linked with the player.
Now, Spanish journalist Gerard Romero has reported that there have been new developments in the Barca camp, claiming that the Blaugrana have offered their LaLiga counterparts a fee that has satisfied the 23-year-old's current club.
If the report is to be believed, the decision is now up to the Paris native as to which club he joins next, a similar situation that transpired with Barca's newest signing Raphinha, with Romero also claiming that Kounde would much rather join the Spanish side than the west London giants.
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If the France international does decide to ply his trade at the Camp Nou, he will reportedly sign a four-year deal with Barca, one that includes a lot of clauses.
Given Barca's financial situation, it is likely the former Bordeaux man will take a reduced wage package should he opt against making his way to Stamford Bridge, but with the upcoming season soon set to start, this transfer saga seems likely to be concluded in the coming days.
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