Chelsea are reportedly preparing an £83.4m bid for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde this summer. The 26-year-old Frenchman has long been on the Blues’ radar, dating back to his Sevilla days.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Jules Koundé was dropped for ... He was also benched against Alavés in October for the same reason. Kounde eventually came on for Hector Fort in the 66th ...