Jules Kounde posts mysterious message equally Chelsea fight off Barcelona for £55m transfer

CHELSEA are determined to win the race for Jules Kounde as Barcelona continue to probe for the Frenchman...

Tuchel tranquillity on Kounde but hopeful Azpilicueta stays at Chelsea

Jules Kounde has taken to Instagram to share a cryptic post most 'achieving your dreams' as Chelsea and Barcelona continue to scrap for his signature. The Sevilla heart-back is the bailiwick of strong involvement from both clubs, although the Blues are currently the highest bidders at £55million.

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Jules Kounde may accept to pick between Chelsea and Barcelona (Image: GETTY)

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Again, Sevilla have demonstrated their exceptional recruitment bulldoze as they look to overturn significant profit with the sale of the 23-year-old.

Kounde was snapped up from Bordeaux back in the summer of 2019 when he cost a mere £21.2m. Now Sevilla are looking to drive an auction that will see him comfy become the social club'south record sale.

The France international defender has since taken to Instagram to pause his silence on the ongoing saga, hinting he wants to pursue a new challenge adjacent season.

He shared a clip from an interview with actor Denzel Washington, who discusses in particular the importance of fulfilling dreams and aspirations.

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Chelsea have offered £45m for Jules Kounde (Epitome: GETTY)

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Washington says in the clip: "Dreams without goals are only dreams and ultimately, they fuel disappointment.

"On the road to achieving your dreams, y'all must apply discipline."

Kounde accompanied the video with a plate and brain emoji - which could exist translated to the saying; food for thought.

Initially, Kounde was left out of Sevilla'due south 31-human being squad that travelled to Lagos, Portugal to face Angers in a friendly.

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Although afterward in the day, the centre-dorsum did in fact bring together up with his team-mates post-obit a surprisingly late U-turn.

Chelsea have been in pole position to sign Kounde and fifty-fifty sent over the relevant documents to Sevilla to complete the deal before this week.

But since so, Barcelona have seemingly been working away behind the scenes to formalise an official offer.

Sevilla are keen to hand Barca the opportunity to match Chelsea's highest offering to bolster their potential profits.

Reports in Kingdom of spain advise the Catalan giants are somehow readying a bid from their never-ending transfer budget, despite their recent financial struggles.

Personal terms are not expected to be a problem for Chelsea, although Kounde could have a decision to make if both clubs concord on a fee.

Thomas Tuchel is hellbent on landing the thespian, who he tried to sign later on summer when Chelsea offered £42.5m in Baronial 2021.

Now they're prepared to become fifty-fifty higher later putting £55m down on the table with Sevilla set up to agree to a auction as they await Barcelona's response.