The defender Jules Kounde was one of the FC Barcelona players who looked likely to leave the Blaugrana club during the last summer transfer window. Despite having been an important player for the Catalan side since his arrival at the club, the Frenchman lost prominence significantly during the last season as his performances declined below his expected levels.
Ultimately, the French defender ended up staying at the club, but only a few weeks after the end of the transfer window, he is once again being linked with a move away from the club. This is especially the case as he remains out of the starting lineup for Hansi Flick, and did not play even a single minute in his team’s last three games.
In recent days, he has been closely linked with Bayern Munich, but [the latest update from the Bavarian club](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/bayern-munich-seeing-barcelona-defender-as-right-back-target/) indicated that they might not make a move for him unless they are able to sell one of their current players, and even then, they have other targets in their sights ahead of the Frenchman, especially the Feyenoord fullback Gaviaro Read.
Meanwhile, [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20261009/1004236705/chelsea-bayern-atentos-kounde-enero.html) cites the journalist Mateo Moretto to reveal that the Premier League side Chelsea is also interested in him. The Blues want to strengthen their defense, and the Barcelona defender remains one of the most popular targets for them.
The London club was already interested in the Frenchman a few years ago, but ultimately, he ended up signing for the Blaugranes from Sevilla. For now, it remains to be seen whether Jules Kounde will decide to leave the Catalan side after seeing his importance decline significantly in the coach’s plans, and if that turns out to be the case, which side he will choose as his next destination, with European giants like Bayern Munich and Chelsea interested in his signing.