FC Barcelona: Koundé is being courted in the Premier League

On the sidelines since early March due to a hamstring injury, Jules Koundé is not lacking suitors according to our colleagues at Mundo Deportivo. Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea, in particular, are keeping an eye on the French right-back.

Jules Koundé, under contract until 2030 with Barcelona after his extension last August, is closely followed by top European clubs. More specifically those in the Premier League, according to information from Mundo Deportivo. Last summer, as explained by Deco to the Catalan sports daily, the situation around the French right-back was clear: “There was no formal offer, but City called to ask if he was available. As we responded that he was not, there was no offer.”

Eight months later, major European clubs continue to monitor Jules Koundé despite his commitment for four additional seasons. Liverpool recently linked with him, the club seeking a defensively solid full-back after the offensive recruitment of Frimpong last summer. Manchester City, who had already inquired, and Chelsea, who had wanted him before his arrival at Barcelona, also have an eye on him, according to information from Mundo Deportivo.

At FC Barcelona, still in the movements of agents, they know that Jules Koundé is very much sought after. Less outstanding this season than in 2025, where his decisive goal in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid had consecrated him in the eyes of the Blaugrana supporters, the French right-back is going through a more irregular campaign. An early muscular injury in the Copa del Rey return match against Atlético de Madrid deprived him of the Champions League round of 16 against Newcastle and several La Liga matches. Meanwhile, Barcelona seems to be already planning for next season. The priority, according to Mundo Deportivo, would be to retain Koundé, a regular starter, but a phenomenal offer could change everything. The squad provides solid alternatives to Hansi Flick: Eric Garcia, young Xavi Espart, versatile Araujo, and Joao Cancelo whose extension is under discussion.

Valued at €65 million by Transfermarkt, Jules Koundé could be subject to an €80 million offer from Liverpool according to the English press. A amount that would be hard to refuse for Barcelona, which could fund a forward (Julián Álvarez) and why not a central defender (Alessandro Bastoni).