Sevilla’s wantaway central defender Jules Kounde is linked with a summer switch to Stamford Bridge, according to reports from ABC Sevilla, which claim that Chelsea are the frontrunners to sign the youngster.
A host of Premier League clubs are understood to be in the fray for the France international currently performing at the UEFA European Championships but it is the Blues who have been backed to land his signature ahead of Manchester United.
Chelsea’s need to sign a new defensive face comes in light of Thomas Tuchel losing out on the highly-promising Fikayo Tomori to AC Milan with the England international deciding to call it quits at the Bridge in favour of Serie A football.
Moreover, the long-term future of Chelsea first-team regular Antonio Rudiger hangs in the balance amid the German defender yet to agree upon extended terms with the west London giants.
Kounde’s displays in Spanish top-flight football for Sevilla has made him a big target for quite a few clubs this summer but should Chelsea emerge as the candidate to land his signing ahead of their rivals in the mix, Tuchel will have a big-name addition to his ranks heading into the new season with his side.
