Overview
- Interest from Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea, reported Wednesday by multiple outlets, has Barcelona open to significant bids for Jules Kounde while no formal offers are on the table.
- Sporting director Deco said Manchester City called to ask about Kounde’s availability and confirmed there was no offer after Barcelona said he was not for sale at that time.
- Kounde is under contract until 2030, and reports place his price in the €60–70 million range with some English coverage suggesting figures up to €80 million.
- The defender’s 2025–26 form has been uneven and he missed time with a hamstring injury in March, factors that shape both Barcelona’s stance and Premier League assessments.
- Coverage notes Barcelona’s need to raise funds and existing defensive options, with reports adding that any summer move would hinge on the fee and Kounde’s willingness to leave.