Chelsea on red alert as things go from bad to worse for Barcelona ace

Chelsea are reportedly monitoring Jules Kounde as the defender faces reduced playing time at Barcelona. The 27-year-old has fallen behind Eric Garcia in manager Hansi Flick's right-back rotation, starting only two matches and totaling under 300 minutes this season. Following three consecutive matches as an unused substitute, reports in Spain suggest Kounde is reconsidering his future ahead of the January transfer window.

Barcelona are prepared to consider mid-season permanent transfer offers for Kounde to raise needed funds after falling short of summer sales targets. Chelsea, who have tracked the defender since 2022, could reignite their pursuit, while Bayern Munich are also reportedly considering a potential approach.