Sevilla deny any contact with Barcelona for Jules Kounde – report

Reports from Gerard Romero earlier this morning attracted a lot of headlines as the journalist claimed Barcelona have reached an agreement with Sevilla over Jules Kounde.

Romero even suggested that the defender’s move to Camp Nou is imminent following total agreement between the two parties.

However, corporate sources around Spain have started to refute Romero’s claims, with MARCA recently offering an update, suggesting Barcelona are yet to even submit any official offer to Sevilla for Jules Kounde.

The Spanish news publication claim there will not be any last-minute drama in the Kounde transfer saga, with the young defender almost destined to join Chelsea ahead of the new season.

Not only have Barcelona presented any offer to Sevilla but they have also failed to convey any desire to re-enter the market for Kounde and potentially hi-jack his move to Stamford Bridge.

The Premier League giants consider the transfer closed after making a bid worth €64 million. The proposal was accepted by Sevilla, who are in desperate need of a financial injection as they look to balance the books and kickstart their squad planning for the 2022/23 campaign.

The report further suggests Kounde has now given up on his hopes to join Barça. Although the Frenchman was determined to join Xavi’s setup for the season ahead, he is now avoiding any last-minute drama as he does not want to cause unnecessary delays in the transfer negotiations that will ultimately harm Sevilla.

With that in mind, Kounde’s move to Stamford Bridge could be officiated in the near future. The defender is expected to sign a five-year contract and could become a vital asset in the club’s backline, alongside new signing Kalidou Koulibaly.