Chelsea’s pursuit of Koundé stalls after Zouma rejects West Ham move

04-Aug-2021 12:09:06 | The Guardian

Chelsea hoped to make space for Koundé by selling Frenchman
Sevilla want at least €60m for their central defender

Chelsea’s pursuit of Sevilla’s Jules Koundé has stalled after their attempts to make space in their squad for a new defender were frustrated by Kurt Zouma’s refusal to join West Ham.

Thomas Tuchel is on the hunt for defensive reinforcements and has identified Koundé as a key target. However Chelsea are yet to reach an agreement with Sevilla on a price for the France centre-back, with the uncertainty over Zouma’s future causing negotiations to slow down.

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Chelsea’s pursuit of Koundé stalls after Zouma rejects West Ham move