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Arsenal want to sign Barcelona star but face Premier League competition

Arsenal is one of the clubs that has been following Jules Kounde over the last few seasons, and the chance has emerged for them to sign him as Barcelona is now ready to sell.

FC Barcelona News / Goal.com / October 19

A Barcelona star enters the agenda of an Italian giant

Jules Kounde is back on the radar of Europe's heavyweights. According to Sport newspaper, citing Calciomercato, Milan are the newest club to join the queue for the Barcelona and France defender.

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Soccer News / Goal.com / October 18

Barca injury nightmare! Eric Garcia ruled out of PSG and Real Madrid showdowns as Jules Kounde emerges as major doubt for El Clasico

The medical situation at Barcelona has taken a significant turn for the worse following their bruising encounter with Real Betis. Eric Garcia, who managed to get on the scoresheet during the match, was forced off in the closing stages with a clear muscular problem.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 18

Report: Chelsea plot £101m Barcelona double raid for defender and midfielder

Chelsea are reportedly preparing an ambitious January move for Jules Kounde and Frenkie de Jong, with Xabi Alonso keen to strengthen two areas of his squad in one major Barcelona raid.

Real Betis News / Goal.com / October 17

3 injuries disrupt Barcelona ahead of Paris clash: Flick holds his breath

The night of the five-goal haul was not complete Barcelona's 5-2 romp past Real Betis at La Cartuja came at a cost. Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin and Jules Kounde all finished the ninth round of La Liga fixtures nursing physical problems, three days before the visit of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / October 16

Liverpool make contact to sign €60m La Liga ace as Arsenal and Man United join race

Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, with Bayern Munich also monitoring his situation ahead of the January transfer window.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 14

Liverpool could beat Arsenal to 70m euros Barcelona man

Arsenal have maintained a long-standing interest in Jules Kounde, whom the Gunners view as a potential addition to their defence. Barcelona now appear more open to selling the Frenchman, giving Arsenal renewed hope of pursuing a player they have admired for some time.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / October 13

Chelsea Remain Keen On Recruiting This Barcelona Defender: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?

In a recent report, Sport mentioned that Chelsea remain keen on recruiting Barcelona defender Jules Kounde. It has been claimed that the Blues are eyeing a move to secure the services of the French talent next year.

Aston Villa News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 12

Chelsea could land their next bargain very soon as Barcelona name Jules Kounde price

Chelsea landed a couple of bargains during the summer transfer window, and Barcelona’s Jules Kounde could be their next. In August, the Blues signed Jordan Henderson from Brentford on a free transfer, while they were also able to purchase Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for just £7.5m a few weeks later.

Chelsea FC News / SPTC.news / October 12

Chelsea smack Bournemouth 5-1! Xabi Alonso praises star man Jordan Henderson, Cole Palmer signs new contract, who’s next? Transfer Rumour: Jules Kounde to Chelsea, Blues News Report, Much more....

Morning all, I hope you had a good weekend. Chelsea were back, we were excited about it, and we had reason to be! The Blues duly delivered to fulfil our excitement, smacking Bournemouth 5-1 on Saturday afternoon!

FC Barcelona News / Caught Offside / October 12

Chelsea revive interest in 27-year-old Frenchman as door opens for a shock transfer

Chelsea are reportedly back in the race for Jules Kounde, with Barcelona now prepared to consider offers for the France international. Kounde has been one of Barcelona’s most dependable defenders since arriving from Sevilla, but his situation has changed this season.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / October 11

Liverpool learn £60m price tag of ‘quick’ and ‘aggressive’ Frenchman from La Liga

Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on Jules Kounde, with Barcelona now willing to listen to significant offers for the France international. The 27-year-old has seen his role reduced under Hansi Flick this season, and that has inevitably sparked interest from the Premier League.

Jules Kounde sends defiant message to Barcelona after ending three-game exile against Getafe

Kounde has expressed his determination to reclaim his status as an undisputed starter after a period on the sidelines. The 27-year-old was handed a starting role by Flick for the clash against Getafe, marking his first appearance following a streak of three consecutive La Liga matches where he failed to register a single minute of action.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 6

Barcelona opens door to cash in on Arsenal target

Jules Kounde has been a long-standing target for Arsenal as the Gunners look to build a squad containing world-class players in every position. The Frenchman plays for Barcelona and has been one of Europe’s finest defenders in recent seasons.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 6

Liverpool and Man United on alert as Barcelona open door to sell 27-year-old

Liverpool and Manchester United have both been handed a potential transfer opportunity, with Barcelona reportedly willing to listen to serious offers for Jules Kounde.

FC Barcelona News / Caught Offside / October 3

Barcelona look to sell €50m signing this January and Flick and Zidane both turn their back on him

Jules Kounde could leave Barcelona as soon as January as the club look to sell on a high as the Frenchman loses importance. Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo are reporting on Chelsea interest in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde.

FC Barcelona News / Caught Offside / October 2

Barcelona could sell Chelsea transfer target in January, but another star is not moving

I’ve done some digging and thought it was important to clarify one or two of the Barcelona transfer rumours we’ve been hearing in the last week or so. First up, it remains my understanding that the Catalan giants are under pressure to make some sales this January.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 30

Bayern Munich will challenge Arsenal for France international

Jules Kounde is a player Arsenal have admired for a long time, and the Gunners would act if they received encouragement that Barcelona were willing to sell him.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / May 25

Barcelona have €25m replacement in mind should Jules Kounde leave this summer

Barcelona once again secured the LaLiga title this year, after outperforming Real Madrid across the campaign, but manager Hansi Flick has admitted that it was a ‘difficult season’ with a number of things not going to plan.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / April 1

Chelsea interested in 27-year-old Barcelona man who they tried to sign before

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old defender Jules Kounde from Barcelona in the summer window. Chelsea and Kounde have been linked many times before, mostly before he joined Barcelona when Chelsea were seriously trying to sign him and actually got pretty close.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / March 25

Jules Kounde lauds favourite Barcelona teammate – 'He operates on another level'

Barcelona are currently without the services of Jules Kounde, who’s been out since the start of March with a hamstring injury. However, the hope is that he will be back soon, and the ongoing international break presents an opportunity for him to return before the Catalans are back in action.

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Crystal Palace News / Football Espana / November 14

Barcelona again linked with right-back amid Jules Kounde struggles

This time last year Jules Kounde was being praised as one of the best right-backs in Europe, as he came off the back of a hat-trick of assists in the Champions League.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / May 9, 2025

Barcelona star Jules Kounde calls out reporter over Robert Lewandowski comments

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has become the latest Blaugrana star to directly call out the local media for false reporting. The Frenchman was alleged to have made comments on the fitness of Robert Lewandowski during their Champions League semi-final against Inter on Tuesday.