Chelsea’s move for Jules Kounde is said to be 'hijacked' by Barcelona who are in advanced talk with the club to sign the Sevilla defender. Kounde has been a long-term target for the west Londoners who saw a move for the France international collapse last summer, before returning with renewed interest as Thomas Tuchel looks to add to his defensive options. Report says that, Chelsea's move for Kounde has been dealt a huge blow with the France international in talk over a move to the Camp Nou
Milan Skriniar has been named as a potential target and Inter Milan are believed to be open to his sale this summer, whilst Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer and RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol are also said to be on the Blues’ radar should Kounde's deal fail.