CHELSEA have been told by Sevilla that they will only sell Jules Kounde if an ‘important’ offer arrives for the star.
The Blues remain locked in talks with the LaLiga club over the potential transfer of £69m-rated centre-back.
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However, the Champions League holders would rather include players as part of the package instead of meeting his release clause.
Chelsea want to include defender Kurt Zouma in the deal – who was in talks over a move to London rivals West Ham – but there’s currently no agreement.
And Sevilla’s technical director Monchi has now hinted that they will only sell for top dollar.
He said: “Many clubs have asked for Kounde.
“Of course there’s interest but no official bid on the table.
“I don’t know what’s gonna happen.
“If an important bid arrives, we’ll sell as this is our policy to improve the team.”
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Thomas Tuchel’s side are thought to have already agreed personal terms with Kounde – who can also play on the right side of defence.
The star would be expected to act as Thiago Silva’s partner this season.
Kounde moved to Sevilla from Bordeaux in 2019 and helped them to Europa League glory in his first campaign.
He has also been capped twice by France and was part of their Euro 2020 squad this summer.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
