Two-way battle for Koundé signing

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Chelsea and Arsenal have initiated contacts to go for the signing of Jules Koundé, the French defender who is reportedly considering leaving Barcelona as he lost his starting position under Hansi Flick. The Barcelona transfer market will be focused on finalizing several exits.

According to information from SPORT newspaper, the French international promptly turned down both British approaches, prioritizing regaining his starting role in Hansi Flick's lineup before considering a team change.

Koundé's priority at FC Barcelona and the approaches from London

The French defender is under contract with FC Barcelona until June 2030, earning an annual salary of 6.5 million euros. Despite his reduced participation in the starting eleven in recent weeks of competition, the player's stance is to reverse his situation in the Blaugrana squad and rule out an immediate departure in the winter market.

Both Arsenal's sporting direction and emissaries from Stamford Bridge have intensified their on-site monitoring of the player, also considering the secondary interest from clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United.

FC Barcelona's firm economic stance against the Premier League

The board of FC Barcelona does not contemplate authorizing the defender's sale for a reduced amount or below the club's aspirations. The validity of his contract until 2030 provides negotiation leeway to the Blaugrana offices, which will only consider a transfer if a superior economic proposal is presented.

Chelsea's and Arsenal's analysts value the defender's versatility to play as a center-back or right-back, a highly sought-after defensive attribute by the technical bodies in the English league.

Financial viability for addressing the negotiation next year

The boards of Chelsea and Arsenal are analyzing the required salary viability to take on a net 6.5 million euros wage. The budget availability in both Premier League entities ensures the solvency to structure a formal transfer offer if the player decides to change his stance in the coming months.

London executives believe that the evolution of his playing minutes during the final stretch of 2026 will determine the real feasibility of the operation. Scouts sent by Chelsea and Arsenal will keep on-site monitoring of FC Barcelona's matches in LaLiga and the Champions League during November and December of 2026.

If the defender does not regain the starting spot before the end of the season, Chelsea's and Arsenal's board will resume formal discussions with FC Barcelona in May of next year. The Blaugrana team does not rule out the Frenchman's departure.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Batalla a dos bandas por el fichaje de Koundé