Chelsea given 'next Rasmus Hojlund' blueprint as Jules Kounde reveals Barcelona transfer stance
The January transfer window may have slammed shut a couple of weeks ago but there's plenty of life left in the rumour mill. Victor Osimhen continues to be heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, while the Blues expand their search for a new centre-forward.
Conor Gallagher still faces an uncertain future in west London despite his impressive performances lately. The Cobham graduate played a key role in Chelsea's clash against Manchester City at the weekend – and Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping for more of the same when the Blues face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp will be eager to mark his final season at Anfield with a piece of silverware, so Chelsea have a great opportunity to spoil the fun. With that being said, football.london has taken a look at some of the biggest Chelsea stories on Thursday, February 22.
Chelsea have been dealt a major blow to their hopes of finally signing Jules Kounde. The 25-year-old defender was once heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge before deciding to join Barcelona instead – and now he faces an uncertain future at the Camp Nou.
According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, Kounde does not want to leave the Catalan side this summer despite pressure from higher-ups to raise funds. The report states that the Blues sent scouts to watch the France international at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday night.
Victor Osimhen was also on display as Napoli held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw. Mundo Deportivo add that Newcastle United and Arsenal have also been monitoring Kounde, who reportedly has an outrageous €1billion release clause in his contract.
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