Transfer rumour · 2026

Jules Koundé to Chelsea

FC Barcelona → Chelsea · Probability 19% · fee €55m–€81m · TT Value €43m · rumour

Updated 17 Oct 2026

Chelsea are keen on Jules Koundé, in the region of €55m–€81m, with Barcelona his current club. Bailey has it, but it is early days.

Stage: Link → Interest

Where Jules Koundé could go: Chelsea 19% · Liverpool 9% · stays 72%

How the story has moved

1. Transfer News Live · Repeats another report · Aggregator · 2026-10-17 · original post
   “🚨 Chelsea are considering a double move for Barcelona duo Jules Kounde and Frenkie de Jong in January. The Blues could offer €55M for Kounde, while Barcelona would demand around €65M to open talks over De Jong…”
2. Graeme Bailey · First report · 2026-09-30 · original post
   “Chelsea are among a number of Premier League clubs alerted to the availability of Barcelona star Jules Kounde, with the French international potentially set for a move to England as early as January, sources have…”

The money

The fee for Jules Koundé is reported around €55m–€81m, against a TT Value of €43m.

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