Barcelona identify Jules Kounde replacement but operation could prove to be complicated – Report | OneFootball

Barcelona are not actively pushing Jules Kounde towards the exit, but the club are already considering their options in case a significant offer arrives for the French defender.

Bayern Munich have shown interest in Kounde, although their valuation remains below what Barca would consider acceptable.

Barcelona could listen to proposals of around €50 million to €60 million, while the German champions may only be prepared to reach €40 million.

That difference means a departure is currently far from certain. However, according to SPORT, Barcelona have already identified a player they admire as a potential replacement: Pedro Porro.

The Tottenham right-back has strengthened his reputation with an outstanding World Cup for Spain and would offer Hansi Flick a naturally attacking option on the right side of his defence.

Pedro Porro deal presents major obstacles for Barca

The problem for Barcelona is that signing Porro would be anything but straightforward.

The Spain international renewed his Tottenham contract only a month ago, while his performances on the biggest stage have further increased his market value. Negotiating with a financially powerful Premier League club would also leave Barca with little leverage.

That makes the numbers surrounding Kounde even more important. Selling the Frenchman for around €40 million before attempting to replace him with Porro would make little financial or sporting sense.

Kounde is already established in Flick’s team and remains one of the strongest defensive right-backs in Europe. Barca would need a substantial fee before considering breaking up that stability.

Porro is an attractive alternative because he could add another dimension going forward, but replacing Kounde would also change the balance of the defence. Any potential deal therefore needs to improve the squad rather than simply generate a transfer fee.

For now, the situation remains hypothetical. Bayern’s interest has not developed into a serious offer, and Kounde remains a Barcelona player.

However, if the Frenchman does leave, Porro is a name to watch. The bigger question is whether Barcelona could actually afford to turn that interest into a realistic operation.