Sevilla getting desperate to sell Barcelona-linked defender, farewell video already prepared

Sevilla have endured a difficult transfer window so far. In light of their financial woes, they have had to part ways with Diego Carlos earlier in the summer, with the defender joining Aston Villa on a permanent deal.

The Spanish giants are further facing the risk of losing Jules Kounde. The Frenchman has become a target for the majority of top clubs across Europe, including FC Barcelona.

Although Sevilla ideally want to keep hold of Kounde for the foreseeable future, their economic situation means the club are open to sanctioning the sale of their prized defender, should they receive any reasonable offer.

Along with Barcelona, Chelsea have been involved in the race to sign Kounde, while Bayern Munich have also entered the equation lately.

According to Fernando Serrano, Sevilla, too, are now growing desperate to sell Kounde as they look for a financial injection that will help them plan for the season ahead. Los Nervionenses are yet to buy a single player in the summer and that must change soon.

As such, Sevilla intend to close out the sale of Kounde this week. They have even prepared the farewell videos for not only Kounde but also for Nemanja Gudelj, Youssef En-Nesyri and Munir El Haddadi.

The tweet from Serrano, however, suggests Kounde’s future is tied to the fate of Matthijs de Ligt, which indicates Chelsea are in pole position to sign the Frenchman.

The Blues have been targeting both the centre-backs this summer, although de Ligt is certainly the priority target.

Barcelona will hope Chelsea get their man in the form of de Ligt, which should pave the way for them to remain in contention to sign Kounde.

But with Bayern Munich seemingly emerging as the favourites to sign the Dutchman, it appears Chelsea and Barcelona could lock horns for a fierce battle, for the services of Jules Kounde this summer.