Liverpool Have Set Their Sights On This Barcelona Defender: Good Choice For Slot? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Liverpool have set their sights on Barcelona defender Jules Kounde. It has been mentioned that the Reds are willing to launch a €80m offer to bring the French talent to Merseyside this summer.

Kounde’s Impressive Form In La Liga

Kounde is having a decent campaign at the Catalan club as he has put in a handful of solid performances for them on the defensive end of the pitch. The France international has scored three goals and earned two assists in 36 matches for Barcelona this season across all competitions.

The 27-year-old can be a decent performer in La Liga when he is playing regularly and with confidence on the field. Thus, it is no wonder that the Reds are hoping to get a deal done for him next summer.

His current contract at the Nou Camp will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for Liverpool to recruit him on the cheap later this year.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 09: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou on December 09, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)

Will Kounde Be A Good Choice For Liverpool Boss Arne Slot?

Kounde is a solid tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to secure the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when needed and can create the odd chance for his teammates from the right flank.

The French sensation is primarily a right-back but can also fill in as a central defender if needed. However, it remains to be seen whether he can adapt to the physicality and high intensity of the Premier League if the Reds manage to snap him up this summer.

We can expect Kounde to bring more quality and depth to Liverpool head coach Arne Slot’s defence. He is good enough to fight for a regular starting role at the Merseyside club in the coming years.

His experience and versatility make him a good choice for the Reds to pursue at the end of this campaign. Kounde might even help Liverpool challenge for some major honours in the future. At 27, he is about to enter his prime, so Slot would be wise to go all out to get him on board later this year.