Manchester United recently identified the star as their no 1 target, so it would be a massive statement if Newcastle were to complete the signing instead

Man Utd have made the first move for a Chelsea target, Arsenal are being offered a Barcelona attacker, while Man City and Bayern are discussing a swap deal.

Chelsea have unwittingly boosted their chances of signing a much-desired defender and it could all happen within a month

After reports emerged that the defender has shocked Barcelona by asking to quit, information is filtering through about his admirers

Linked with Chelsea over the past couple of summers before joining Barcelona instead, the Frenchman has now revealed he could have ended up at Manchester City before then.

Issues at Barcelona, after their heavy spending, could mean the club are forced to let a major star leave for free, playing right into the hands of Chelsea

It seemed as though the Blues would sign the defender during the summer transfer window but missed out as Barcelona flexed their muscles.

The Frenchman was wanted by the Blues for more than a year, but he will be continuing his career in La Liga instead.

Barcelona have reportedly agreed a deal for Sevilla star Jules Kounde, leaving Chelsea in their wake after some dramatic developments

Chelsea have retaliated against Barcelona, who now look set to snap up long-term Blues target Jules Kounde

Xavi has confirmed Barcelona are in transfer talks for Jules Kounde, explaining why top players are attracted to the Camp Nou

Chelsea are ready to end their pursuit of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde as Thomas Tuchel's concerns for the centre-back compound the fact that Barcelona are increasingly confident of signing him

The defender was thought to be within reach for Chelsea more than ever, but now he could be slipping from their grasp after all - which will have wider implications.

Chelsea are to seal the arrival of Sevilla's France international for £55million, with Barcelona looking elsewhere amid fresh hope of signing Cesar Azpilicueta

The Blues saw their £55million offer for the France star accepted by Sevilla earlier this week but Barcelona were still looking to strike their own deal.

The Sevilla centre-back has orchestrated a twist to his situation this summer, with Chelsea learning straight away how it affects their transfer chances

Sevilla expect Barcelona to make a last-ditch approach for Jules Kounde, despite the Frenchman being close to joining Chelsea.

Is the Jules Kounde transfer saga drawing to a conclusion? It certainly looks as though Chelsea are close to a deal.

After an impressive debut season with RB Leipzig, the left footer has plenty of admirers - and Chelsea are among them despite two other priorities.

Having lost out on Matthijs de Ligt to Bayern Munich, Chelsea are getting to work on signing a La Liga defender instead

There may be fresh competition for the Frenchman, but Chelsea are said to be in pole position - even if they are up to €10m short at present.

The French defender has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, however, this recent update suggests a move to London is still on the cards

Tottenham are offering four players in a blockbuster swap deal Jules Kounde, Leeds United's top two targets have been named, while more details have emerged on Lisandro Martinez's Man Utd move

Kounde has been a Stamford Bridge target long before the club's new regime took over and it appears that Todd Boehly remains keen on striking a deal.

The defender has been linked with Chelsea for over a year but they are yet to present an acceptable bid to Sevilla.

Chelsea are back in the hunt for Jules Kounde and they are reportedly working to a crucial deadline.

Tuchel is hot on the prospect of a Man City raid, and it could represent a viable alternative to the stalling De Ligt and Kounde deals.

The Kounde saga is expected to conclude within the next 10 days and developments elsewhere make great reading for the Blues.

The Magpies are lurking for a long-term Chelsea target, although his preference may lie elsewhere.

Barcelona want to beat Chelsea to the signing of Jules Kounde and this has forced the Blues to fight back

The Blues appear to be edging ever closer to the capture of Kounde, with Chelsea's financial muscle blowing Barcelona well and truly away

Sevilla are reportedly fuming at Jules Kounde for aggravating an injury amid Chelsea transfer interest

Chelsea's efforts to sign Jules Kounde have been hit by a number of issues, while Christopher Nkunku's price tag has been set at £100m.

Sevilla drove a hard bargain last summer and are once again showing little willingness to negotiate.

Chelsea failed with a move for Jules Kounde last summer and Sevilla have admitted the defender is looking to leave the club again.

The Real Madrid new boy was Chelsea's best player last season, claims Paul Merson, and will take some replacing.

Rudiger's exit had been on the cards for months and has now been officially confirmed by both clubs.

A verbal agreement is in place on one deal, while Tuchel has a particular preference over the second.

Chelsea are targeting a move for Jules Kounde this summer, but a key caveat may affect their hopes of their overall £200million budget

Chelsea are expected to make a formal offer for Jules Kounde next week once the takeover is ratified.

Chelsea will have to replace Rudiger and Christensen this summer, and they reportedly have two top-class players in mind

Chelsea are planning a big summer transfer window after their takeover got the green light, while Everton are after a winger

Chelsea will need to put an attractive offer on the table if they are to beat a major European club to Kounde's signature

Chelsea look set to land Jules Kounde at the second attempt this summer as they plot a big summer of recruitment.

Chelsea have not lost sight of one of their main targets from La Liga, but their shortlist features up to three other names, it is claimed

"In June he wants to pack his bags, after three years of continuous growth."

The defender was reportedly left 'tremendously angry' that he failed to secure a move away last summer