WHAT HAPPENED? The Sun has reported Arsenal are ready to make a significant move to bolster their defence with a bid for the Barcelona defender, who has played a crucial role in the Blaugrana's push to win the treble this season. THE BIGGER PICTURE Kounde is under contract until 2027 and has established himself as a key part of the Barcelona defence. He has played 51 times in all competitio...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Steve Evans paid tribute to centre-back Zak Jules after he belatedly made his home league debut following the death of his mother.The 27-year-old centre-back was named man of the match as the Millers secured only their second clean sheet in 14 games in a 2-0 home win over Stevenage, with Jordan Hugill and MallikWilks scoring in the second half.Jules had only been handed his first ...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT and Jules Breach stunned on the red carpet for the PFA awards. The two TV presenters were among the stars at the ceremony at the Manchester Opera House. The ceremony saw Phil Foden crowned PFA Player of the Season and the PFA Team of the Year for all four divisions revealed. Scott, 39, wowed in a glamorous plunging black gown that dropped all the way down to her feet. Fans loved...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly ready to capitalise on Barcelona's financial troubles with an approach for defender Jules Kounde. Barca have severe financial issues La Liga outfit may have to sell players Arsenal eye move for Kounde WHAT HAPPENED?Sport reports that Arsenal have enquired about Barca star Kounde, and the Spanish outfit's struggle with hefty financial issues may force them into sell...Full Story »

Kounde was a high profile €50m signing from Sevilla in 2022 and has been a regular across each of his seasons at the club so far, both as a centre-back and right-back. But Barcelona's financial limitations continue and a group of five central defenders in the current squad is set to become six in summer once Eric Garcia's loan at Girona ends. It points to one being sold, with Kounde and R...Full Story »

PSG are eyeing Barcelona defensive pair Jules Kounde and Hector Fort. Catalunya Ràdio reports PSG have set their sights on both defenders. France international Koundé - who joined from Sevilla in the summer of 2022 - is a PSG priority. The other is fullback Fort. However, the 17-year-old is not for sale, regardless of the offer, insist Barca. Fort is on a contract that expires in ...Full Story »

Ten-man Exeter gave their League One survival hopes a huge boost with a hard fought 1-0 win against relegation rivals Burton.Reece Cole scored the only goal in the 41st minute but City had to play the entire second half with 10 men after Zak Jules was sent off for an incident in the tunnel as the players made their way off at half-time.Exeter started well and should have been in front inside fou...Full Story »

Newcastle target Soule could cost €40m Juventus are set to demand a minimum of €40 million for Matias Soule after his impressive loan stint at Frosinone, as reported by Calciomercato. Southampton eyes a move for the 20-year-old winger if they regain Premier League status. Additionally, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa have expressed interest in signing Soule. Ho...Full Story »

Manchester United and Chelsea are set to do battle for a Barcelona defender this summer. According to SPORT in Spain, both clubs are 'very, very interested' in signing Barca defender Jules Kounde. The Frenchman can play at both right-back and centre-back, but wants to leave the Catalan giants. Kounde is preferred on the right side by Barca, while he wants to play as a center-half. Given Ba...Full Story »

Greenwood wants to repay Man Utd 'debt' amid Barcelona links Mason Greenwood is willing to reject a move to Barcelona if he is given the chance to make a Manchester United comeback under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Inter defender Bastoni on the sights of several European elites 💣❗🇮🇹 #ForzaInter 🔵⚫❗Alessandro Bastoni will remain on the short transfer list of Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester...Full Story »

Tyreece John-Jules opened his Derby account as the Rams secured their first away league win for almost two months with a 1-0 victory at Port Vale.The Arsenal loanee came off the bench to score the only goal of the game as Paul Warne’s side cut the gap on the automatic promotion places.Vale keeper Connor Ripley produced a string of fine saves to keep the visitors at bay.Before the break he ...Full Story »

Jules Kounde has asked to leave Barcelona this summer as he wants to play at centre-back, but the club will not let him go for less than £70m. Kounde has played primarily at right-back Wants to play in preferred position Chelsea linked once again WHAT HAPPENED? Kounde has asked to leave Camp Nou, per Sport, as he wants to play at centre-back instead of right-back, where manager Xavi...Full Story »

Jules Kounde says Xavi was key to choosing to join Barcelona after leaving Sevilla over the summer. Xavi was insistent and told him what he wanted from him on the pitch. And he justified it because he understood that his incorporation was essential because of how he wanted to play. Koundé was already captivated by the coach for how he made Barça improve last season. "When I talked ...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna heaped praise on striker Tyreece John-Jules after the youngster marked his first league start for the club with a goal that set the Tractor Boys on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Shrewsbury.The 21-year-old Arsenal loanee opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, dispossessing Shrewsbury captain Luke Leahy around 40 yards from goal before going on a mazy run t...Full Story »

Barcelona are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde as the defender will seal his move to the Camp Nou once completing a medical and officially signing a contract. The Blaugrana had already beaten the Blues to Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, re-signed Ousmane Dembele amid interest from Stamford Bridge and signed Andreas Christensen from Thomas Tuchel on a free...Full Story »

Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla for a base fee of €50 million ($50m/£42m) plus add-ons, GOAL can confirm. He is expected to sign a four-year contract that will run until 2026. Kounde had been pursued by Chelsea since at least last summer, but he preferred a move to Camp Nou. Xavi specifically requested Barcelona approach Kounde to rei...Full Story »

According to journalist Alex Pintanel, Barcelona are on the verge of signing Jules Kounde and the transfer is closer than ever to completion. According to previous media reports, both Barcelona and Chelsea are interested in making a move for Sevilla's 23-year-old centre-back Kounde this summer, with Barcelona reaching an agreement in principle with Sevilla over the weekend and the player will...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   ‏Ronaldo is willing to drop 30% of his salary to leave Manchester.   Real Madrid are yet to Sign a backup Striker for Benzema and the current Backup ST is Mariano Diaz...   STAY STRONG, CHELSEA!    Cristiano Ronaldo Joining Atletico Madrid would be Like Khabib Joining WWE - NOT SENSIBLE!   Barcelona are now getting...Full Story »

French defender is at the top of Barcelona's list Barcelona have everything ready for the arrival of French centre-back Jules Kounde. In fact, they have given fans the option to buy the club's shirt, marked with Kounde on the back of it before announcing the deal themselves. This was for only a few minutes, but as multiple sources have reported, Sevilla and Barcelona have finally reached an ...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly identified one concern with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as the deal looks like falling apart. Barcelona are now increasingly confident of winning the race for the France international, according to the Guardian, and their report suggests Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is not that sold on the player anyway. Their report states that Tuchel is unsure if Kounde is tall enou...Full Story »