Premier League
The FC Barcelona transfer market could see a significant departure in the coming months. Liverpool is closely monitoring Jules Koundé, a 27-year-old right-back, and the Blaugrana team would be willing to entertain offers exceeding £60 million, around €70 million, for the French international.
According to Football Insider, the English club is considering his addition to bolster the right-back position. While there is no formal offer yet, the player's diminished role under Hansi Flick has attracted interest from several Premier League teams.
FC Barcelona willing to listen to offers of £70 million for Koundé
The situation of Jules Koundé has changed considerably since the start of the 2026/27 season. The Frenchman is no longer a regular starter and has gone three consecutive LaLiga matches without a single minute played, a circumstance that has piqued the interest of several English clubs.
Nevertheless, FC Barcelona continues to value the defender and is not under contractual pressure to sell him. His link to the Blaugrana entity extends until June 2030, following a renewal signed in August 2025.
Hence, any negotiation would start from a high amount. The £60 million mentioned by the English report would equate to a deal close to €70 million, though this figure is not officially set by the club.
The player's current market value is €60 million, according to the latest assessment by Transfermarkt. Therefore, a sale at the rumored values would allow Barça to earn more than that estimation.
Liverpool is not alone in the race for Jules Koundé
Liverpool, managed by Andoni Iraola, aims to expand their defensive options and sees Koundé as a candidate due to his ability to play both as a right-back and a center-back.
However, Anfield's team is not the only one monitoring his future. Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United have also been linked with the player in recent weeks.
Competition could influence any potential negotiation, although none of these clubs has publicly revealed the existence of a formal offer.
Meanwhile, Hansi Flick has found an alternative for the right-back position in Eric García. Koundé had only played 261 official minutes at the start of this season, spending most matches on the bench.
The defender himself recently acknowledged that his performance in the previous campaign fell short of his expectations. He also made it clear that he intends to work to regain his place in the team, showing no intention of leaving Barcelona.
The next decision will depend on how his participation evolves in the upcoming matches. FC Barcelona will have to consider whether to keep Koundé in their plans or if an offer near €70 million deserves further evaluation. On the other hand, Liverpool will need to decide whether to convert their interest into a concrete offer before the next transfer window.
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