Chelsea Scouts Koundé in Napoli-Barça Match

English Club Shows Renewed Interest in Barcelona’s Defender” Chelsea has reportedly sent scouts to closely monitor two players during the Napoli-Barça match, with a specific focus on potential interest in forward Osimhen and a notable eye on Barcelona’s Jules Koundé. The English club, contemplating a bid for Osimhen, is keen on securing the services of the French defender, who was previously on Chelsea’s radar over a year and a half ago before joining Barcelona.

Koundé had turned down a lucrative offer from Chelsea when leaving Sevilla, expressing a strong desire to play for Barcelona. Despite having an initial agreement with the English club, Koundé opted for Barcelona, and the Catalan club had to make a considerable effort to match the financial terms. Barcelona ended up paying 50 million euros, plus 12 million fixed, securing the player’s services.

There was a summer crisis between Koundé and Barcelona last season when the Frenchman expressed dissatisfaction with playing as a right-back. After discussions with Xavi Hernández, the situation was resolved, but Koundé has spent several matches this season playing in a more advanced role, potentially influencing his departure in the upcoming summer transfer window.

With Thiago Silva’s contract set to expire, Chelsea is actively seeking a top-tier center-back for their upcoming project. The Brazilian defender will not be offered a renewal due to his age, and Koundé remains a highly attractive option for Chelsea, who are willing to make significant financial investments to strengthen their squad.