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Surprise Jules Kounde situation presents Man United with a golden chance to sign Barcelona ace

Manchester United have been informed of Jules Kounde's potential availability as Barcelona prepare to sell the versatile defender in 2027.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 1:52 PM
Surprise Jules Kounde situation presents Man United with a golden chance to sign Barcelona ace
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United have been informed of Jules Kounde's availability as Barcelona prepare for a potential sale.
  • Barcelona have reportedly told Kounde's camp they are open to a permanent transfer as early as January.
  • Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich are also linked with interest in the French defender.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea have reportedly been alerted to the potential availability of Barcelona defender Jules Kounde ahead of the January transfer window. Barcelona have informed the French international's camp that they are open to a permanent sale either in January or later in 2027.

According to reports cited by Deepungsu Pandit, Kounde is keen on a move to Chelsea under manager Xabi Alonso, while Liverpool and Bayern Munich are also monitoring his situation. Pandit argues that Kounde's versatility across the backline would offer Manchester United an upgrade and strong competition at right-back.

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