Barcelona 'close' to signing Sevilla defender Kounde for €60m
FC Barcelona are in advanced negotiations with Sevilla over the signing of defender Jules Kounde, claims Spanish outlet Esport3.
The Blaugrana are willing to pay €55m-€60m for the Frenchman as well as include a player in the deal.
Barca will be able to complete the deal once they fix their economic issues and cut their wage bill for next season.
Chelsea were also in the race to sign Kounde, but the Frenchman looks ready to make a move to Xavi Hernandez’s side.
Kounde made 32 appearances in La Liga for Barca last season, helping them keep 15 clean sheets.
Source: Esport3 @Twitter