Bayern Munich emerge as third contender for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde

France's defender Jules Kounde runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification Group D football match between France and Bosnia-Herzegovina, at the Meineau stadium in Strasbourg, eastern France, on September 1, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Bayern Munich have emerged as a contender for Jules Kounde’s signature according to Diario Sport. The Frenchman seems destined to leave Sevilla this close-season but until now it appeared that he’d be bound for either Barcelona or Chelsea.

There seems to be a love triangle developing between the three interested clubs. Both Bayern and Chelsea are also interested in Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt – whoever fails in their bid for the Dutchman will in turn push with all their might for Kounde.

Kounde is Barcelona’s first-choice centre-back – Xavi Hernandez is determined to land his signature. But Sevilla’s valuation of him is proving a problem. They want €65m for the 23-year-old while Barcelona are only willing to go as high as €45m.

Kounde’s first-choice is Barcelona but he’s not going to drag his heels and wait should they fail to reach an agreement with Sevilla. He’ll speak with Bayern and Chelsea.

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