Roma sporting director Monchi
Sevilla chief Monchi confirms Jules Kounde exit
Sevilla sporting director Monchi confirms that Jules Kounde is leaving the club, the French defender due to complete a transfer to Barcelona.
Jul 28, 17:01
Barcelona's Memphis Depay on September 14, 2021
Barcelona 'considering Memphis Depay, Sergio Reguilon swap with Spurs'
Barcelona are reportedly open to negotiating a swap deal involving Memphis Depay and Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon.
Jul 28, 16:46
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on December 18, 2021
Jules Kounde 'lands in Barcelona for medical with Catalan outfit'
French centre-back Jules Kounde arrives in Barcelona for his medical ahead of a switch from Sevilla, according to a report.
Jul 28, 16:00
Barcelona attacker Raphinha celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on July 23, 2022
Preview:New York Red Bulls vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly between New York Red Bulls and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 28, 13:23
Arsenal celebrate scoring against Chelsea in a pre-season friendly on July 23, 2022.
Preview:Arsenal vs. Sevilla - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Emirates Cup clash between Arsenal and Sevilla, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 28, 09:25
Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin arrives at the stadium before the match on April 17, 2022
Chelsea handed boost in Allan Saint-Maximin pursuit?
Newcastle United are ready to cut ties with Chelsea-linked attacker Allan Saint-Maximin this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Jul 27, 22:43
Paris Saint-Germain's Presnel Kimpembe pictured during a press conference in October 2021
Presnel Kimpembe 'snubs Chelsea interest to stay at Paris Saint-Germain'
Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Presnel Kimpembe reportedly snubs interest from Chelsea and decides to stay with the Ligue 1 champions.
Jul 27, 22:02
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta reacts after the match on April 20, 2022
Barcelona 'still intending to sign Cesar Azpilicueta despite Jules Kounde agreement'
Barcelona still want to sign Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta this summer, according to a report.
Jul 27, 17:08
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel on July 20, 2022
Preview:Udinese vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's pre-season clash between Udinese and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 27, 15:47
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on December 18, 2021
Barcelona on verge of signing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde?
Barcelona are reportedly on the verge of announcing the signing of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, beating Chelsea in the process.
Jul 27, 14:18
Monaco's Benoit Badiashile pictured on August 23, 2020
Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea 'learn Benoit Badiashile asking price'
Monaco set an asking price of £42m for Benoit Badiashile amid interest from Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United, according to a report.
Jul 27, 09:01
Frenkie de Jong in action for Barcelona on April 18, 2022
Frenkie de Jong 'wants to join Chelsea over Manchester United'
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong wants to join Chelsea over Manchester United this summer, according to a report.
Jul 27, 08:40
 Leicester City's Wesley Fofana in action with Chelsea's Timo Werner on May 18, 2021
Chelsea 'will have to pay £70m for Wesley Fofana'
Chelsea will reportedly not be able to sign Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana unless they put forward a proposal worth £70m.
Jul 27, 08:33
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on December 18, 2021
Chelsea 'prepared to walk away from Jules Kounde deal'
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to walk away from a deal to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, who is seemingly edging closer to joining Barcelona.
Jul 26, 23:20
Lionel Messi in action for Paris Saint-Germain in December 2021
Xavi confirms desire to re-sign Lionel Messi for Barcelona
Barcelona head coach Xavi reveals that the club have not given up hope in luring legendary forward Lionel Messi back to Camp Nou.
Jul 26, 18:02
Paris Saint-Germain's Thilo Kehrer pictured in November 2020
Chelsea 'rejected chance to sign Thilo Kehrer'
Chelsea reportedly rejected the opportunity to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Thilo Kehrer earlier in the summer.
Jul 26, 17:48
Celta Vigo defender Javi Galan pictured in November 2021
Barcelona 'learn asking price for Celta Vigo's Javi Galan'
Barcelona are reportedly told to pay €18m (£15.2m) to sign Celta Vigo left-back Javi Galan after their pursuit of Chelsea's Marcos Alonso was blocked by the Blues.
Jul 26, 14:08
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso and Andreas Christensen pictured training on August 10, 2021
Chelsea 'block Marcos Alonso, Cesar Azpilicueta moves to Barcelona'
Chelsea reportedly block Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso from joining Barcelona after the La Liga side hijacked their move for Sevilla's Jules Kounde.
Jul 26, 13:48
Frenkie de Jong warms up for the Netherlands on June 14, 2022
Barcelona 'tell Frenkie de Jong he needs to leave'
Barcelona reportedly inform Frenkie de Jong that he "needs" to leave the club as Manchester United continue to push for his signature.
Jul 26, 11:08
Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Three alternatives to Jules Kounde for Chelsea
With Chelsea target Jules Kounde seemingly on his way to Barcelona, Sports Mole takes a look at three centre-backs who the Blues could sign as an alternative to the Frenchman.
Jul 26, 11:00
Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries celebrates scoring their first goal on March 19, 2022
Chelsea reignite interest in Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries?
Chelsea reportedly reignite their interest in signing Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries before the end of the summer transfer window.
Jul 26, 11:00
Chelsea forward Timo Werner pictured on October 2, 2021
RB Leipzig remain keen on reunion with Chelsea forward Timo Werner?
RB Leipzig reportedly remain interested in securing a reunion with Chelsea forward Timo Werner this summer.
Jul 26, 08:17
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on February 27, 2022
Five players pushing for Chelsea exits?
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel could reportedly allow as many as five first-team players to leave the club this summer, including Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.
Jul 25, 23:04
Raphinha is unveiled as a Barcelona player on July 15, 2022
Barcelona 'still unable to register new signings'
Barcelona reportedly still need to balance their books before they can register any of their new summer signings.
Jul 25, 22:43
Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Barcelona accidentally confirm Jules Kounde signing?
Barcelona are seemingly on the verge of announcing the arrival of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde amid a leak on their official club store website.
Jul 25, 22:21
Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga during the warm up  on April 4, 2022
Chelsea 'willing to let Kepa join Napoli on loan with obligation to buy'
Chelsea are reportedly open to a loan with an obligation to buy deal with Napoli for second-choice goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Jul 25, 14:38
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on December 18, 2021
Barcelona 'closing on Jules Kounde signing'
Barcelona are reportedly making progress in their efforts to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as soon as possible.
Jul 25, 13:57
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong warms up in May 2022
Frenkie de Jong 'willing to take pay cut to remain at Barcelona'
Frenkie de Jong tells Barcelona that he would be prepared to take a pay cut in order to remain at the Catalan club this summer, according to a report.
Jul 25, 13:17
Kalidou Koulibaly warms up for Napoli in April 2022
Transfer rumours: Barcelona failed with Kalidou Koulibaly bid, Nice keen on Kasper Schmeichel
Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including Barcelona failing with a bid for Kalidou Koulibaly and Nice showing an interest in Kasper Schmeichel.
Jul 25, 09:30
Lionel Messi warms up for Paris Saint-Germain in February 2022
Xavi wants Barcelona to re-sign Lionel Messi?
Head coach Xavi reportedly asks Barcelona to try to re-sign club legend Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain next summer.
Jul 25, 08:18
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on December 18, 2021
Jules Kounde 'rejects Chelsea to sign for Barcelona'
Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde reportedly rejects the chance to move to Chelsea and gives Xavi his word that he will sign for Barcelona.
Jul 24, 11:17
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on December 18, 2021
Sevilla 'yet to receive offer from Barcelona for Chelsea target Jules Kounde'
Sevilla are reportedly still waiting to receive a bid from Barcelona for Jules Kounde, who is linked with a move to Chelsea.
Jul 23, 22:29
Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez pictured in April 2022
Barcelona 'weighing up move for Inigo Martinez'
Barcelona consider making a move for Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez, according to a report.
Jul 23, 08:58
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on December 18, 2021
Barcelona 'to beat Chelsea to Sevilla defender Jules Kounde'
Barcelona are reportedly successful with a late offer for Jules Kounde and are now expected to beat Chelsea to the Sevilla defender.
Jul 23, 08:53
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta reacts after the match on April 20, 2022
Thomas Tuchel blocking Cesar Azpilicueta's Barcelona move?
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel raises the possibility of blocking Cesar Azpilicueta's potential move to Barcelona this summer despite the defender's demands.
Jul 22, 22:57
Pau Torres celebrates scoring for Villarreal in March 2022
Manchester City leading the race for Pau Torres?
Manchester City emerge as the leaders in the race to sign Villarreal's 25-year-old defender Pau Torres this summer, according to journalist Xavi Jorquera Martinez.
Jul 22, 22:22
Chelsea forward Timo Werner pictured on October 2, 2021
Timo Werner 'likely to leave Chelsea this summer'
Timo Werner may reportedly leave Chelsea this summer after the forward and head coach Thomas Tuchel recently spoke on his future.
Jul 22, 17:42
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on December 18, 2021
Chelsea 'expect to finalise Jules Kounde signing on Friday'
Chelsea reportedly expect to finalise the signing of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde on Friday, despite strong competition from Barcelona.
Jul 22, 09:42
Barcelona president Joan Laporta during the press conference on February 1, 2022
Barcelona president Joan Laporta makes 'Jules Kounde to Chelsea' comments
Barcelona president Joan Laporta appears to say that Jules Kounde will 'sign for Chelsea' in a video posted on Thursday night.
Jul 22, 08:17
Pau Torres celebrates scoring for Villarreal in March 2022
Barcelona eye Pau Torres as Jules Kounde alternative?
Barcelona eye up Villarreal central defender Pau Torres as a potential alternative to Sevilla's Chelsea-linked Jules Kounde, according to a report.
Jul 21, 22:21
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