Jules Koundé attracts Premier League interest, Chelsea lead the way | OneFootball

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·2 October 2026

Jules Koundé attracts Premier League interest, Chelsea lead the way

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The future of Jules Koundé at Barcelona is starting to raise questions ahead of the upcoming transfer windows. The French defender has reportedly attracted interest from several top Premier League clubs, with Chelsea paying especially close attention to his situation.

According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Manchester City have been informed about the possible availability of the French international, who could become one of the standout names of the next transfer window.


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Chelsea are closely monitoring Koundé

The London club is said to be one of the teams most interested in the player. Their need to strengthen at right-back, along with Koundé’s experience in a role he knows well, makes him an attractive profile for the project led by Xabi Alonso.

Koundé has established himself as a regular part of Barcelona’s setup since arriving at the club and, although his natural position is centre-back, he has also played an important role at right-back.

Barcelona could listen to offers

Barcelona’s financial situation could also influence the Frenchman’s future. The Catalan club continues to work on improving its finances and, according to the report, a potential sale of Koundé could help generate funds to make new moves in the market.

For now, there is no information about a formal offer for the player, but the interest from several English clubs could make him one of Barcelona’s most sought-after defenders if the club decides to listen to proposals.

The Premier League prepares for the race

In addition to Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Manchester City are among the clubs that have been alerted to the player’s situation.

Koundé has Premier League experience as a recurring target for major clubs, and his ability to play both as a centre-back and as a full-back increases his appeal.

The final decision will depend on Barcelona’s stance and the player himself, but the interest from several English giants could open a new battle for one of the blaugrana side’s most important defenders.

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