Presnel Kimpembe

Chelsea eye PSG star as Jules Kounde alternative

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 09: Presnel Kimpembe of Paris Saint-Germain acknowledges the fans following their side's defeat in the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 09, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Chelsea are preparing a back up option if Barcelona beat them in the race for Sevilla star Jules Kounde.

The French defender has been consistently linked with a move away from the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan with major interest in him from both Spain and England.

The Blues were rumoured to be favourites to sign the 23-year-old but negotiations have failed to progress and Barcelona are still in the race to sign him.

Jules Kounde

Reports from Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona are still pushing hard for a move, with Xavi picking Kounde as his first choice option.

According to reports from the Daily Express, Chelsea have already drawn up a Plan B, if they fail in a £55m move for Kounde, with Paris Saint-Germain star Presnel Kimpembe an emerging option.

Kimpembe has openly admitted he is considering his future in Paris with new boss Christophe Galtier considering a big name signing at centre back next month.

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