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Jules Koundé Barcelona France · defender · 27yrs
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Get Spanish Football News reports that Jules Koundé is attracting serious interest from five Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window. The Barcelona defender is identified as the player at the centre of the reported attention, although the source does not name any of the interested English teams. The report also references an existing understanding surrounding Koundé, but the available text does not provide further details about that situation. No offer, agreement, transfer fee or negotiations are reported, so the story remains at the interest stage.
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Update (Calciomercato.com): Calciomercato.com reports that Jules Koundé has lost his starting place for both Barcelona and France, prompting speculation about a possible departure. Barcelona would reportedly consider selling the defender, while Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have made inquiries, with potential interest also expected from Inter and AC Milan. However, SPORT says Koundé currently has no intention of leaving Barcelona and wants to win back his starting role in the coming weeks. A transfer could be reconsidered only if his reduced status continues. Barcelona are also unwilling to sell cheaply, with the player tied to the club by a contract running until 2030 and worth €6.5 million per year.
Update (Foot Mercato): Foot Mercato reports that Bayern Munich have joined the clubs showing interest in Jules Koundé. According to Bild, the German side have identified the French defender as a potential target. Koundé currently plays for Barcelona, and his versatility is cited as one of the qualities attracting Bayern’s attention. The report does not mention an offer, negotiations or an agreement between the clubs. Bayern’s interest therefore remains at an exploratory stage, with no indication that a transfer is close to completion.